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MOT History from tests of diesel NISSAN D21s year 1988

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mot history
Pass percent:44.98%
(The average a diesel NISSAN D21 year 1988 passes without issue)
Based on:518 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Registration plate lamp issues43
Headlamp aim out of alignment40
Brake pipe excessively corroded31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively29
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|27
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|25
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|22
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|20
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|19
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort19
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|18
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|16
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|15
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|15
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|14
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|14
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|14
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|13
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|12
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|11
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|11
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|11
Registration plate issues11
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|11
Horn not working |1.6.2a|10
Rear brake binding10
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|9
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle8
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|8
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|8
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|7
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|7
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Rear brake application uneven6
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|6
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|5
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|5
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|5
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|5
Emissions not tested |7.0|5
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|5
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Front brake application uneven4
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|4
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|4
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|4
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Windscreen has damage3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|3
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated3
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|3
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|3
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|3
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|3
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|3
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|2
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|2
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|2
Front Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|2
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
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|2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|2
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.2|2
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|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 position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside 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 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
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Front Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed joint |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|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
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting where back joins chassis |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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
Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))1
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted |2.2.D.2c|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Power steering pump drive system missing |2.3.6|1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing |2.4.E.2|1
Nearside Front Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Centre Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| obscured more than 50% |1.1.A.3c|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e|1
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Suspension arm fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Direction indicator missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Horn emits two or more alternating tones |1.6.2d|1
Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Lower Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Offside Upper Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.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
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Rear Upper Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure |1.5.1a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play idler |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Front Anti-roll bar cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel |3.3.A.3|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|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
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not in a clean condition and function impaired |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel |3.3.A.3|1
Offside Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated |5.2.3|1
Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot |3.5.1c|1
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis behind o/s rear wheel |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|1
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Front Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear |1.3.2a|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned |1.3.2a|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|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
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm cracked and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp light damaged |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering bulk head |6.1.A.1|1
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear mount |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering next to handbrake cable bracket |6.1.A.1|1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b|1
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Nearside Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Front Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device missing |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Spare wheel insecure |6.4.2|1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced |2.4.F.2|1
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced |2.4.F.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
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 or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.E.1b|1
Offside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.E.1b|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective |shackle| |2.4.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4|1
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a|1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1

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