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MOT History from tests of petrol OPEL MONZAs year 1985

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mot history
Pass percent:66.80%
(The average a petrol OPEL MONZA year 1985 passes without issue)
Based on:723 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Registration plate lamp issues53
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively35
Headlamp aim out of alignment28
Rear brake binding25
Brake pipe excessively corroded24
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|21
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement18
Registration plate issues17
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|15
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|14
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|12
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|10
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|8
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|6
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|6
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort6
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|6
Brakes imbalanced across an axle5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Battery insecure |1.9.1|5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Horn not working |1.6.2a|5
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|5
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|4
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|4
Windscreen has damage4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|4
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|4
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Rear brake application uneven3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|3
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|3
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|3
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|3
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Emissions not tested |7.0|3
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|3
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3
Front brake application uneven2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|2
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|2
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|2
Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|2
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|2
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move2
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|2
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|2
Offside Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Position lamp not working BOTH FRONT SIDE LIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly |1.4.C.2|1
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings strut top |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear chassis mounting broken off rear chassis by corrosion. |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached Tie rod nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported fouling rear anti roll bar |7.1.1|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|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
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Outer Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Outer Front Lower coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear rear parking |secondary| brake grabbing severely |3.7.B.6b|1
Brake servo insecurely mounted |3.6.A.2a|1
Speedometer clearly inoperative |6.7.2|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Outer Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Outer Steering arm damaged and unserviceable |TRACK ROD END| |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL |5.2.6|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Inner Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged and functionality of the braking system is affected return spring |1.1.21 |e| |ii||1
Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged and functionality of the braking system is affected return spring |1.1.21 |e| |ii||1
Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp broken |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner wing |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Rear Fuel pipe union leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box |7.1.2|1
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm |2.4.G.2|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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Fuel hose leaking at tank |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Front Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Front front parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced |3.7.B.6b|1
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Emissions not tested Major leak in exhaust rear silencer. |7.3.A.1|1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high |8.2.1.2 |e||1
Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Fuel tank insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm/inner sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1

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