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MOT History from tests of petrol MG MAESTROs year 1989

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mot history
Pass percent:61.17%
(The average a petrol MG MAESTRO year 1989 passes without issue)
Based on:752 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment51
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|50
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively28
Brake pipe excessively corroded24
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|22
Brakes imbalanced across an axle19
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|19
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|17
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|15
Registration plate lamp issues15
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|15
Rear brake binding14
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|14
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|12
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|12
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|11
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|10
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|9
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|9
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|7
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|7
Registration plate issues7
Brake hose excessively deteriorated7
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|6
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort6
Battery insecure |1.9.1|6
Rear brake application uneven6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|6
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|5
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|4
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Front brake application uneven4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|4
Windscreen has damage4
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Windscreen washer not working 3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|2
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|2
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|2
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|2
Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier |4.13 |a| |ii||2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing |5.2.1 |a| |i||2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed joint |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor |3.3.C.3|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded b pillar |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| excessively corroded POWER STEERING COOLER CORRODED |2.3.2|1
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| RACK LINK | RACK TO TRACK ROD END | |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Offside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Steering rack has had excessive heat applied |2.2.C.1e|1
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6|1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Rear Brake cable damaged hand brake cable broken strands (1.1.15 (a))1
Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner wing near strut top. |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner wing near strut top. |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification |5.3.3 |c| |i||1
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification |5.3.3 |c| |i||1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.2.2 |b||1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Front Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both sides inner sills to inner arches |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Lower Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Centre Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure |2.4.G.3a|1
Nearside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Macpherson strut insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR PAN (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Outer Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Inner Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Inner Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety brake caliper bleed nipple leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|1
Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a|1
Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short |1.9.2b|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Horn control missing |1.6.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up |2.5.C.1d|1
Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded a post |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases multiple along system |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Centre Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Inner Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose |7.1.1 |b||1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |7.1.2 |e||1
Rear fog lamp switch missing |4.5.3 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm mount |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Nearside Rear Seat belt missing |7.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Rear Passenger`s seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated jacking point |6.2.4 |a| |i||1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Brake servo leaking |3.6.C.1c|1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s and o/s outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))1
Offside Front Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Power steering pipe/hose leaking |2.1.5 |a||1
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1

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