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MOT History from tests of petrol MORRIS MINIs year 1972

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mot history
Pass percent:65.68%
(The average a petrol MORRIS MINI year 1972 passes without issue)
Based on:880 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|71
Headlamp aim out of alignment66
Brakes imbalanced across an axle40
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort35
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|31
Registration plate lamp issues30
Horn not working |1.6.2a|25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively25
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|20
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|20
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|19
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|15
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|15
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|14
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|12
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Brake pipe excessively corroded9
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|8
Rear brake binding8
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|8
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|8
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|7
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|7
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|7
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|7
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|6
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|6
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|6
Rear brake application uneven6
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|6
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|5
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|5
Registration plate issues5
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|5
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Windscreen washer not working 4
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|3
Horn not working (7.7 (a))3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
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|3
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|3
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c|3
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Nearside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|2
Offside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|2
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|2
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|2
Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|2
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside 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 Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside 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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|2
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside 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 Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|2
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))2
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted |3.6.A.2a|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Steering rack deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot |3.5.1c|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|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 Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached bolt to wishbone loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification touching body (5.3.1 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification touching body (5.3.1 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Brake performance unable to be tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))1
Offside Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Centre Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Rear Upper Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|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
Offside 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 Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|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
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))1
Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))1
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Offside Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside 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 Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Steering wheel weakened by cracks |2.1.1|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Outer Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Centre Front Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint |2.5.A.1c|1
Centre Front Upper Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure |2.5.C.2b|1
Offside Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure |2.5.C.2b|1
Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|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
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
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|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Rear Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|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 Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|1
Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels |3.1.1|1
Front brake application uneven1
Nearside Brake hose stretched |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Front brake excessively fluctuating1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|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
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
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Lower Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod severely distorted |2.4.G.1|1
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded adjacent fuel tank in boot floor |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded adjacent front mounting rear of floor pan |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened adjacent forward mountings |2.4.G.1|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Windscreen has damage1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Brake pipe excessively chafed |3.6.B.2c|1
Offside Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Fuel tank insecure |7.2.1|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
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail |6.1.D.1b|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
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|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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush |2.5.B.2b|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL |5.2.6|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR TO SILL |5.2.6|1
Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOOT FLOOR |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded PANEL |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR / SILL |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOOT FLOOR |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded PANEL |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt KNUCLE JOINT GATTER |2.4.G.2|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported CLAMP, BOLT MISSING |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded WING |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WING |2.4.A.3|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Brake hose damaged1
Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short |1.9.2b|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front 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
Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position |1.1.A.1|1
Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position |1.4.A.1|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Windscreen wiper control missing |8.2.1a|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
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|1
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Battery insecure clamp missing |1.9.1|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted |2.4.G.1|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure |2.5.C.1c|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside 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
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear |8.1.2b|1
Offside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot|s| locking device missing |3.1.4b|1
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot|s| locking device missing |3.1.4b|1
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|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 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 Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside rear parking |secondary| brake grabbing severely |3.7.B.6b|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing The adjusting nut was loose. |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened lower part |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened lower part |2.4.G.1|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))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
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|1
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|1
Brake pedal functionally incomplete |3.3.A.1a|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at front |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired at rear |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired at rear |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))1
Central Front Upper Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Outer Steering linkage fouling Steering arm catching brake pipe (2.1.4 (a))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Front drive shaft damaged |2.5.C.2a|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush inner mount |2.5.B.2b|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joints |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Steering rack insecure u bolt loose |2.2.B.1a|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (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
Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))1
Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely |1.2.1 |c||1
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation |1.1.A.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal |3.3.A.1c|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhast gases |7.1.2|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1

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