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MOT History from tests of petrol MITSUBISHI SPACE STARs year 1999

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mot history
Pass percent:50.74%
(The average a petrol MITSUBISHI SPACE STAR year 1999 passes without issue)
Based on:475 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded160
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively86
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|80
Registration plate lamp issues76
Brake pipe excessively corroded66
Headlamp aim out of alignment52
Registration plate lamp issues49
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|47
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|47
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|46
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|45
Brakes imbalanced across an axle35
Headlamp aim out of alignment34
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|33
Registration plate issues32
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively28
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|28
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|27
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|27
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|25
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort23
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|21
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|20
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|19
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|19
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|19
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|19
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|18
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|18
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|17
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|16
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|15
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|14
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|14
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|14
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|13
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|12
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|12
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|12
Registration plate issues11
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort11
Rear brake binding11
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|10
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|10
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|10
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|10
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|10
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|10
Brakes imbalanced across an axle9
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|9
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|9
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|9
Rear brake application uneven9
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|9
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|8
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|8
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|8
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|8
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|7
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|7
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|7
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|7
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|6
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|6
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|6
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|6
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|6
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|6
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|5
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|5
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Emissions not tested |7.0|5
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated5
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|5
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Front brake application uneven5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|5
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure4
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Emissions not tested |7.0|4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|4
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Rear brake binding4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|4
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2|4
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Windscreen has damage4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|3
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|3
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|2
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Horn not working |1.6.2a|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Windscreen has damage2
Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Rear brake application uneven2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|2
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
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|2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Rear fog lamp switch insecure |1.3.1a|2
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i|1
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation |2.5.B.1b|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation |2.5.B.1b|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front brake application uneven1
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Nearside Steering retaining device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Centre Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|1
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Steering column universal joint locking device insecure |2.1.6|1
Offside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned |4.1.D.1e|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Rear fog lamp switch insecure |1.3.1a|1
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged |4.2.A.1a|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |1.3.2e|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Brake hose damaged1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Rear Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.D.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure |2.5.C.1c|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Track rod end fractured and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.3 |a||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS IN - EFFECTIVE - BUSHES / WASHERS FITTED INCORRECTLY |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned |4.1.D.1e|1
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Outer 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 Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|1
Offside Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|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
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Front Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Rear Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|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
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both |2.2.C.1c|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b|1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned |4.1.D.1e|1
Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure |2.5.C.1c|1
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Inner Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour |1.5.1d|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Rear fog lamp switch insecure |1.3.1a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|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 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability |5.3.3 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system |1.1.11 |b| |i||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 coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a||1
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a||1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing abs unit |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Front brake excessively fluctuating1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel |3.1.6c|1
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a|1
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Offside Front Road wheel distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped above fuel tank |3.6.B.1|1
Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Nearside 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
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
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Suspension spring 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|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 Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective |4.1.1 |b| |ii||1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bj (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Emissions not tested major blow (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1

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