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MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN D21s year 1987

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mot history
Pass percent:50.31%
(The average a petrol NISSAN D21 year 1987 passes without issue)
Based on:483 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively43
Brake pipe excessively corroded38
Headlamp aim out of alignment31
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|24
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|22
Registration plate lamp issues22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|21
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|20
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|19
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort17
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle13
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|13
Registration plate issues12
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|11
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|11
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|8
Horn not working |1.6.2a|8
Rear brake application uneven8
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|8
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|7
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Windscreen has damage7
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|7
Rear brake binding7
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|7
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|6
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|6
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|5
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|4
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|4
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|4
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|3
Emissions not tested |7.0|3
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|3
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|3
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|3
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|3
Front brake application uneven3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|2
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control |6.1.B.1a|2
Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control |6.1.B.1a|2
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|2
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|2
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Centre Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated |8.4.2|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|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
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side very poor reading (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
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
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member and spare wheel mounting |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|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 Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play centre arm |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|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 has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications |3.3.C.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not in a clean condition and function impaired |1.1.4a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not in a clean condition and function impaired |1.1.4a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control |6.1.B.1a|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left |1.6.B4|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| obviously incorrectly positioned |1.1.A.3a|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2f|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.6b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing |2.4.G.1|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing |3.6.G.1a|1
Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing |3.6.G.1a|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
All position lamps not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b|1
Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4|1
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front 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 Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|1
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Front Windscreen wiper control missing |8.2.1a|1
Front Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Outer 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 Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Steering retaining device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Steering component damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4|1
Offside Front Lower Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j|1
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Anti-roll bar cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Offside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|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 Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill near mount |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% |1.3.2c|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure |2.4.G.3a|1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated |8.4.2|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated |5.2.3|1
Centre Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|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 Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden |2.4.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden |2.4.A.1b|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 Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |5.2.6|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2|1
Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1

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