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MOT History from tests of petrol MORRIS 1000s year 1970

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mot history
Pass percent:70.16%
(The average a petrol MORRIS 1000 year 1970 passes without issue)
Based on:801 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brakes imbalanced across an axle64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|55
Registration plate lamp issues37
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort34
Headlamp aim out of alignment30
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively26
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|26
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|25
Rear brake binding24
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|17
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|16
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|13
Horn not working |1.6.2a|11
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|11
Rear brake application uneven11
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|10
Front brake application uneven9
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|9
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|8
Brake pipe excessively corroded7
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|7
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|6
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|4
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|4
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Battery insecure |1.9.1|4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Registration plate issues3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.E.4c|2
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Steering wheel locking device insecure |2.1.6|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Offside Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.E.4c|2
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose |2.4.B.6a|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose |2.4.B.6a|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|2
Nearside Rear 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 Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Passengers seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mounting |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mounting rear |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective |shackle| |2.4.B.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail gearbox mount |6.1.D.1b|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort due to bearing seal leaking |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|1
Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing |2.5.A.1b|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing |6.1.C.1|1
Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.E.4c|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|1
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated synthetic bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/sill area |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Front front parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced |3.7.B.6b|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie rod |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie rod |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|1
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated hub sills leaking (1.1.13 (b))1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3|1
Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|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
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor in 2 places |2.4.A.3|1
Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose rear bracket and bolt to short |2.4.B.6a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring |2.4.B.7a|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring |2.4.B.7a|1
Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inside by upper seat belt mounting |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Outer 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 spring hanger |6.1.B.2|1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Rear rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Brake hose damaged1
Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light lights up indicator |4.2.3 |c||1
Offside Steering rack not properly attached (2.1.2 (a) (i))1
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached nut / bush and washers missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis / floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn truneon joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Rear front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake pivot excessively damaged and seriously weakened |3.5.1e|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Nearside Front wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock |2.4.A.3|1
Speedometer clearly inoperative |6.7.2|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed |3.6.C.1b|1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Brake cable insecure |3.5.1d|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie bar chassis mount |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury DOOR SILL - (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SPRING MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front 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 REAR AXLE SHACKLE MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength TORSION BAR MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Rear Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing |2.4.E.2|1
Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp not working on main beam both |1.7.5a|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Centre Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.E.4c|1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2|1
Rear Axle beam distorted |2.5.A.5b|1
Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Towbar component excessively corroded |6.6.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1

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