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MOT History from tests of petrol MITSUBISHI LEGNUMs year 1997

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mot history
Pass percent:56.50%
(The average a petrol MITSUBISHI LEGNUM year 1997 passes without issue)
Based on:708 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|50
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|47
Headlamp aim out of alignment37
Brake pipe excessively corroded36
Registration plate lamp issues36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively35
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|27
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|19
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|16
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|15
Registration plate issues15
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|14
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|12
Emissions not tested |7.0|12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|12
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|11
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|10
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|10
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|10
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Battery insecure |1.9.1|9
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|9
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|9
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|8
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|8
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|8
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|7
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|7
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|7
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|6
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|6
Nearside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|5
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|5
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))5
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault5
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Horn not working |1.6.2a|4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|4
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|3
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|3
Power steering fluid level below minimum |2.3.1|3
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|3
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|3
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|3
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|2
Service brake juddering severely |3.7.C.2|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Windscreen has damage2
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|2
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))2
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Emissions not tested due to leaking exhaust |7.3.A.1|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front downpipe joint and several small holes in centre section (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front 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| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative |3.6.G.2|1
Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle |3.7.D.2b|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Offside Inner Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|1
Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% |1.2.1c|1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top strut mounting |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top strut mounting |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded section of floor pan/inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.D.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush |2.5.B.2b|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b|1
Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Centre Seat belt stitching badly frayed |5.2.2b|1
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s and n/s |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive see printout |7.3.D.4|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush |2.5.B.2b|1
Offside An item not tested |Manual|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
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint forward arm |2.5.A.1c|1
Power steering component|s| leaking N/S Of rack |2.3.3b|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Offside Front Upper coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard |7.1.3|1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Nearside Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed joint Steering rack |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg |2.4.A.3|1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch beside arm mount |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Inner 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 position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Inner 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 Inner Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |1.3.2e|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Trailer electrical socket |13 pin| not operating the trailer lamps as intended |1.9.4|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
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under bonnet at strut area |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Nearside 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi |6.1.2 |a||1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c||1
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Central Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard |7.1.3|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |1.3.2e|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
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|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp switch insecure |1.3.1a|1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing snapped |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.1.2 |h||1
Offside Outer Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside 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
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 inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
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))1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))1
Central Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))1
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |1.3.2e|1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Centre Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward mount |2.4.G.2|1
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported all |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|1
Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings STRUT TOP |6.1.B.2|1
Front position lamp|s| not working BOTH |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1

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