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MOT History from tests of petrol RELIANT SCIMITARs year 1984

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mot history
Pass percent:63.73%
(The average a petrol RELIANT SCIMITAR year 1984 passes without issue)
Based on:590 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|26
Registration plate lamp issues25
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort21
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively15
Rear brake binding14
Brakes imbalanced across an axle13
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|12
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|12
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|10
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|8
Brake pipe excessively corroded8
Horn not working |1.6.2a|8
Rear brake application uneven7
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|6
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|5
Registration plate issues5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|4
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|4
Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|2
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake clevis joint excessively worn missing (1.1.15 (b))1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure bolt mounting locking lock tabs not completed |bent to bolts| |3.5.1l|1
Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure bolt mounting locking lock tabs not completed |bent to bolts| |3.5.1l|1
Offside Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box (8.2.1.1 (b))1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))1
Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.2.3 |c||1
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |1.1.16 |b| |i||1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Offside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i||1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Offside Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Power steering malfunctioning steering motion stiff before assistance cuts in. (2.1.5 (a))1
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected locking up (2.1.5 (c) (ii))1
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure top bolts lose (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Power steering malfunctioning steering motion stiff before assistance cuts in (2.1.5 (a))1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm likely to become detached bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f|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 pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Inner Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Drivers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))1
Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Power steering fluid level below minimum |2.3.1|1
Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|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
Nearside rear parking |secondary| brake grabbing severely |3.7.B.6b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
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
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box both ends (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe (6.1.2 (a))1
All direction indicators not working not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour lense damaged (4.4.3 (a))1
Fuel pipe leaking |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Passengers seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Tail Lamp goes out on application of stop lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Fuel system component leaking Fuel leak from Carburettor |7.2.3|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gator split |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety steering rack leaking from gator |8.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Front Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|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
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
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to front pipe |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged |7.2.2|1
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|1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Nearside Front Steering retaining device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Steering wheel locking device insecure wheel insecure |2.1.6|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking under bonnet going to filter |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced |4.2.3 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both |1.7.5a|1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam both |1.7.5a|1
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear clusters |1.2.1f|1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on caliper |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Emissions not tested overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort both sides |3.7.B.5a|1
Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Steering wheel weakened by cracks |2.1.1|1
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot |3.5.1c|1
Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot |3.5.1c|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation |4.2.2 |a||1
Steering system fouling |2.1.4 |a||1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|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
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Front brake application uneven1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |4.5.4 |a||1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))1
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod lock nut loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))1
Exhaust system insecure front pipe loose (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe and joint (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front 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 Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LED BULBS FITTED |NO PATTERN | |4.1.2 |c||1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LED LIGHTS FITTED |NO PATTERN| |4.1.2 |c||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPES |6.1.2 |a||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTER SECTIONS |6.1.2 |a||1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Nearside rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose seatbelt buckle (7.1.1 (b))1
Drivers view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers (3.1 (a) (ii))1
Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Brake valve leaking load valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Centre Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1

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