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MOT History from tests of petrol MG MGFs year 1996

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mot history
Pass percent:56.14%
(The average a petrol MG MGF year 1996 passes without issue)
Based on:57 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))37
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))33
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))29
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively24
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))19
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))17
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))15
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))11
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))11
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))11
Headlamp aim out of alignment11
Brakes imbalanced across an axle10
Brake pipe excessively corroded10
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))9
Windscreen washer not working 8
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))7
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))7
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))7
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|6
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))6
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))6
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|5
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))5
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))5
Horn not working (7.7 (a))5
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))4
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Registration plate lamp issues3
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))3
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))3
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))3
Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))3
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))3
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))3
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|2
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Brake pipe excessively corroded2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))2
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))2
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))2
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Registration plate issues2
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))2
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))2
Emissions unable to be completed engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated2
Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))2
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Rear brake binding1
Headlamp aim out of alignment1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort1
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|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
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))1
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load (7.1.2 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn suspension ball joint worn possible broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine and gear box lower stabilizer bush missing (6.1.8 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill centre section (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front section (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Passengers seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Emissions not tested Engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Front Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))1
Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))1
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users major coolent leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification front bush repair not to standards and loose (5.3.3 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Offside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Power steering malfunctioning Overheating warning illuminated (2.1.5 (a))1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective internal lense (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective internal lense (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released come on and off intermittantly (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Stabilizer Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system tee conection (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))1
Brake performance unable to be tested no brake fluid (1.2.1 (g))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))1
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Emissions unable to be completed over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Suspension unit modified so that its function is affected suspension too low front (5.3.5 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Power steering malfunctioning light on (2.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, inside arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear tie bar inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Suspension system inoperative suspension too low affecting steering and suspension (5.3.5 (a))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii))1
Emissions not tested emission would not reset due to high values of lamda and co readings (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Central Rear Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))1
Offside Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin tail pipe missing. (6.1.2 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Steering locking device ineffective Locking nut loose (2.1.3 (d))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached upper ball joint is loose in hub with excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s tie bar forwardmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached knuckle joint coming out of socket when vehicle raised (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working dip beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both front lights (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Headlamp incorrect colour Both head lights (4.1.4 (a))1
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))1
Suspension system inoperative suspension at rear not working (to low) low at front (5.3.5 (a))1
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Registration plate lamp issues1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))1
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1

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