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MOT History from tests of petrol RELIANT SCIMITARs year 1982

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mot history
Pass percent:59.60%
(The average a petrol RELIANT SCIMITAR year 1982 passes without issue)
Based on:495 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively28
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort26
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|24
Registration plate lamp issues18
Rear brake binding17
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|17
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|13
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|11
Brakes imbalanced across an axle10
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|9
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|9
Horn not working |1.6.2a|9
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|9
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|8
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|7
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|7
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated5
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Brake pipe excessively corroded5
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|5
Registration plate issues5
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Nearside Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|4
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Offside Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|4
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|3
Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Rear brake application uneven3
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|3
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
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|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|2
Headlamp switch insecure |1.7.1|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|2
Offside Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Position lamp switch insecure |1.1.A.1|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))2
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))2
Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|2
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system |1.1.11 |b| |ii||1
Windscreen has damage1
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts fouling lower steering column (4.11 (a) (iii))1
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Offside Front Steering component casing fixing bolts ineffective steering arm insecure (2.1.2 (c) (i))1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Power steering component leaking rack ends |2.1.5 |a||1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer |6.1.2 |a||1
Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))1
Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides |1.7.5c|1
Front Brake valve insecurely mounted |3.6.A.2a|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b|1
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencers |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Trunyun (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Outer Front Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Offside Outer Front Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Brake hose damaged1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear fog lamp switch insecure |1.3.1a|1
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL CHANNEL |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Front Inner 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 missing |1.3.2a|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view windscreen wiper motor not working |8.2.1c|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Rear passenger door catch insecure tailgate catch |6.2.B.2|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer mounting point |5.2.6|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
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|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle |3.3.A.4|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Brake servo damaged and function impaired |3.6.A.2c|1
Offside Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind lower rear shock absorber mount marked with yellow chalk |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind lower rear shock absorber marked with yellow chalk |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger marked with yellow chalk at front and rear |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger at front marked with yellow chalk |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement upper front and rear bushs |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D shaped bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D shaped bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))1
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner Joint / arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner Joint / arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust system insecure Centre mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))1
Offside Front Drivers door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Front Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Towbar component excessively corroded |6.6.1|1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seat mounting |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seat mounting |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Several leaks (6.1.2 (a))1
Emissions not tested DUE TO LEAKS (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel SPONGY (1.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Brake cable insecure |3.5.1d|1
Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Power steering fluid level below minimum |2.3.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play both side |2.5.A.3c|1
Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both side control arms |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Fuel hose insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Brake cable insecure handbrake cables fouling propshaft |3.5.1d|1
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported INADEQUATE MOJNTINGS |7.1.1|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing |2.5.B.1a|1
Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Offside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Brake hose kinked |3.6.B.4b|1
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1

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