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MOT History from tests of petrol MG MGFs year 1998

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mot history
Pass percent:54.55%
(The average a petrol MG MGF year 1998 passes without issue)
Based on:44 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))65
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))63
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))31
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively25
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))20
Headlamp aim out of alignment19
Brake pipe excessively corroded18
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))18
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))16
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))14
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))12
Brakes imbalanced across an axle11
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))11
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))10
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))9
Brake hose excessively deteriorated9
Horn not working (7.7 (a))8
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))8
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))8
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))8
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))8
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))8
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))7
Windscreen washer not working 7
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))7
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))7
Registration plate lamp issues6
Registration plate issues6
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))6
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault6
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))5
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))5
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))5
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))5
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))5
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))4
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))4
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))4
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))4
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))4
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))4
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))3
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))3
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))3
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))3
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))3
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))3
Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))3
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))3
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))3
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))3
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))3
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|2
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|2
Registration plate lamp issues2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))2
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))2
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))2
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))2
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))2
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))2
Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))2
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))2
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))2
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))2
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))2
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))2
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))2
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))2
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))2
Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))2
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))2
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))2
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively1
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault |7.1.6 |a||1
Brake performance not tested |1.2.1 |g||1
Power steering inoperative Light on dash |2.1.5 |c| |i||1
Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Brake pipe excessively corroded1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))1
Brakes imbalanced across an axle1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c||1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner 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 Wheel arch)(At fornt (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted bolts loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Lower section corroded through + has previously been welded, advise replace. (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))1
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing not secure (1.6 (c))1
Central Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Barrett negative connector (4.11 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting nsr sill corroded/hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))1
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users rear water (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Emissions unable to be completed water (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))1
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))1
Nearside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))1
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached pinch bolt insecure (5.3.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged exc perished (5.2.3 (j))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))1
Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Drivers airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function resting on bump stop (5.3.2 (b))1
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened hold and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer/inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer/inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))1
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear 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
Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced subframe mounting (6.1.1 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor section (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached front subframe bolt broken near side rear (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator (4.3.3 (b))1
Suspension system inoperative Both hydrogas units and rear and associated pipe work very rusty on ferrels (5.3.5 (a))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch inner sill etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch inner sill etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear flexible (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Emissions unable to be completed fan belt missing (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.95 (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn TOP JOINT WORN (MARKED) (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn TOP SWIVEL (MARKED) (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTTOM SWIVEL (MARKED) (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure Hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))1
Emissions unable to be completed Due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system three way joint/union (1.1.11 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interaction on nearside rear side,stop & indicator lamps (4.2.3 (c))1
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released both sides and high level bulbs (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s & o/s inner & outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolts loose and nuts missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn + ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system burst brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Too low (8.2.1.2 (c))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section blowing (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR FLOOR CORNER [ WITHIN 30 CMS. OF SUBFRAME MOUNTING] (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened WISHBONE CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure NEARSIDE BRACKET COME AWAY FROM SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill Holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe corrosion holed by lower arm mount/chassis mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected P/S warning lamp illuminated (2.1.5 (c) (ii))1
Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Emissions unable to be completed engine stalled/cut out (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured d bush mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn anti-roll bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Emissions not tested car started to overheat (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))1
Front Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))1
Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended drivers not securing in stalk (7.1.2 (d))1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))1
Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))1
Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn AND CORRODED. (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))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 SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S SILL BACK TO FLOOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S CENTRE BOX/FLOOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Front Sub-frame insecurely attached Front subframe nearside & offside rear mounting bolts snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (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 Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits See Emissions Sheet (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits See Emissions Sheet (8.2.1.2 (c))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))1
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))1
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Emissions not tested excessive smoke and smell of fuel, likely to fail emissions (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))1
Power steering malfunctioning lamp indicates fault (2.1.5 (a))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
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dipped & Main beam (4.1.4 (c))1
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dipped & main beam (4.1.4 (c))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Cant turn wheel (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1

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