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MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN PAOs year 1989

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mot history
Pass percent:55.38%
(The average a petrol NISSAN PAO year 1989 passes without issue)
Based on:520 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively41
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|31
Headlamp aim out of alignment25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle19
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|16
Registration plate issues16
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort13
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|11
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|9
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|8
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Registration plate lamp issues7
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|7
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Brake pipe excessively corroded7
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|7
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|7
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|6
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Windscreen washer not working 5
Horn not working |1.6.2a|5
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b|5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||4
Emissions not tested |7.0|4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|4
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||3
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|3
Rear brake binding3
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))3
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Horn control missing |1.6.1|3
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.2.2 |a| |ii||2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Front brake application uneven2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Windscreen has damage2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|2
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside 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 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|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
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak2
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |4.5.4 |a||2
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
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 Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s sill corred at rear and by seat belt mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Front Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended |7.1.2 |d||1
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced weilding on floor tray (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Central Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))1
Nearside Inner 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
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced |4.1.4 |a||1
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced |4.1.4 |a||1
Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Central Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)1
Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)1
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned |1.3.2a|1
Power steering component|s| leaking Steering rack |2.3.3b|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold to front pipe |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bulk head |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bulk head |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill x2 |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Lower 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 Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Rear Parking |secondary brake| on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel |1.3.1 |a| |i||1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner seal |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner seal |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |5.2.6|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead close to brake servo mounting |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt plus slight play in ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Outer 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
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden |2.4.A.1b|1
Offside Front Suspension component 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 Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center exaust box |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Rear brake application uneven1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |1.3.2e|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden |2.4.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Power steering fluid level below minimum |2.3.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.6b|1
Offside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |8.2.1.2 |f||1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
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
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Offside Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel |3.3.A.3|1
Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating |1.2.1 |e||1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Front Windscreen wiper not working bothside (3.4 (a))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Inner Power steering ram leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front 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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|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
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))1
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))1

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