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MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN D21s year 1988

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mot history
Pass percent:51.19%
(The average a petrol NISSAN D21 year 1988 passes without issue)
Based on:504 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment43
Brake pipe excessively corroded42
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively32
Registration plate lamp issues25
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|23
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|16
Registration plate issues14
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|14
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|14
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|13
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|12
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|12
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|12
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|11
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.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|10
Rear brake binding10
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|10
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|9
Rear brake application uneven9
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|9
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|8
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|8
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|8
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|8
Brakes imbalanced across an axle8
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|8
Windscreen has damage7
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|7
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort7
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|6
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated5
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|5
Horn not working |1.6.2a|5
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|5
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
An item not tested |Manual|4
Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|4
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Emissions not tested |7.0|4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|4
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|3
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|3
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|2
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|2
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|2
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|2
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|2
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Rear Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|2
Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Front Lower Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.6b|1
Nearside Rear Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CENTER CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Front Anti-roll bar missing |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|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 Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides |1.7.5a|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle all |2.2.D.2a|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Front 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
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Offside 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
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.1.6d|1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Centre Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|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 parking |secondary| brake grabbing severely |3.7.B.6b|1
Offside rear parking |secondary| brake grabbing severely |3.7.B.6b|1
Rear Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective |anchor| |2.4.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective |anchor| |2.4.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Lower Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load |5.2.4a|1
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load |5.2.4a|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed |5.2.2b|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|1
Centre 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
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth |3.1.5|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Centre Front Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment |3.5.1f|1
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control |6.1.B.1a|1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))1
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))1
Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4|1
Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket |2.4.B.3a|1
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not in a clean condition and function impaired |1.1.4a|1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
Centre Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|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
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor and inner sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor and inner sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2|1
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1

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