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MOT History from tests of diesel NISSAN D21s year 1991

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mot history
Pass percent:49.10%
(The average a diesel NISSAN D21 year 1991 passes without issue)
Based on:611 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded69
Headlamp aim out of alignment62
Registration plate lamp issues53
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively37
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|34
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|31
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|30
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort28
Rear brake binding28
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|26
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|19
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|15
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|15
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|15
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|14
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|13
Brakes imbalanced across an axle13
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|13
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|12
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|11
Registration plate issues11
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|10
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|10
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|9
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|9
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|9
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|9
Horn not working |1.6.2a|9
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|8
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|8
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|8
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|7
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|7
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|7
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|7
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|7
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|7
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|6
Emissions not tested |7.0|6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|6
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|6
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|6
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|5
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|5
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|5
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|5
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|5
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Rear brake application uneven5
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|5
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|5
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|5
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|4
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|4
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|4
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|4
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|4
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|3
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Windscreen has damage3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|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 front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|2
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|2
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
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|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|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 suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear |1.3.2a|2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|2
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands |5.2.4b|2
Front brake application uneven2
Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|2
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|2
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|2
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|2
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|2
Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing |2.4.E.2|2
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|2
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|2
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|2
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Centre Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|2
Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|2
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not in a clean condition and function impaired |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left |1.6.B4|1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Rear Parking brake operation grabbing severely |3.7.C.3b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|1
Rear Brake cable insecure1
Nearside Front Lower Passenger`s seat insecure has broken bolt at rear lower base |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill |6.1.B.2|1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Suspension arm fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Offside Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel |3.3.A.3|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.3.2b|1
Nearside 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
Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure |1.9.3a|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Rear Spare wheel insecure |6.4.2|1
Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Outer Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Rear Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened |3.5.1e|1
Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2|1
Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.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 cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver`s seat |8.1.1d|1
Offside Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|1
Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device insecurely fitted |2.4.B.3b|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands |5.2.4b|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Brake valve damaged |3.6.A.2c|1
Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Nearside Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4|1
Offside Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Front Drag link end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel |3.1.6c|1
Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Centre Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Fuel pipe leaking side of fuel tank |7.2.3|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6|1
Centre Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Outer Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot |3.5.1c|1
Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Brake hose kinked |3.6.B.4b|1
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications |3.3.C.1|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Front Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside 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 Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened |3.5.1e|1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing |3.6.G.1a|1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing |2.4.E.2|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Vehicle structure 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 Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control |2.1.1|1
Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|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
Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Towbar component excessively corroded |6.6.1|1
Towbar component insecure |6.6.1|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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |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 Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|1

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