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MOT History from tests of petrol MG METROs year 1988

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mot history
Pass percent:56.94%
(The average a petrol MG METRO year 1988 passes without issue)
Based on:764 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment66
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|53
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|33
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|29
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively27
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|26
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|25
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|23
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|22
Brakes imbalanced across an axle18
Registration plate lamp issues18
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|17
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|14
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|14
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|13
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort12
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|12
Rear brake binding11
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|11
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|11
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|10
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|10
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Brake pipe excessively corroded8
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Registration plate issues8
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))7
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|6
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|6
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|5
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|5
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|5
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Rear brake application uneven4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||4
Battery insecure |1.9.1|4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Horn not working |1.6.2a|4
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|3
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Emissions not tested |7.0|3
Windscreen has damage3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|3
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|3
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|3
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|3
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual|2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|2
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
An item not tested |Manual|2
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|2
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5|2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|2
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|2
Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|2
Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|2
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left |1.6.B4|2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|2
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Front brake application uneven2
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|2
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front suspension retaining device ineffective |2.5.A.4|1
Offside Front suspension retaining device ineffective |2.5.A.4|1
Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|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
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short |1.9.2b|1
Offside Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short |1.9.2b|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Upper Steering column deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake. (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing |3.5.1j|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
rear brake recording little or no effort Both rear |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.D.3|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside An item not tested |Manual|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Hazard warning switch missing |1.4.B.1d|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength back of sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch area |2.4.A.3|1
rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Offside rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Rear Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mid floor |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor |2.4.A.3|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance by anti roll bar |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack end |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation |1.2.1 |d||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in boot (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in boot (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength fuel filler area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced "A" pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides of vehicle (5.3.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor new jacking point |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at rear |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at rear |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill at rear |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing rear of headlamp |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing along top |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing close to subframe mounting |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing close to subframe mounting |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear 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
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose |3.3.A.1b|1
Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|1
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|1
Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Brake hose excessively deteriorated1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Centre Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated |2.4.D.1a|1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Towbar component insecure |6.6.1|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Steering column cracked and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing |6.1.A.1|1
Driver`s seat insecure bolt loose |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|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 Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle |3.7.D.2b|1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1

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