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MOT History from tests of petrol RILEY ELFs year 1967

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mot history
Pass percent:71.12%
(The average a petrol RILEY ELF year 1967 passes without issue)
Based on:980 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|66
Brakes imbalanced across an axle61
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|50
Headlamp aim out of alignment47
Registration plate lamp issues26
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort24
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively24
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|14
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|14
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Horn not working |1.6.2a|12
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|11
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|10
Rear brake binding10
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|9
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Rear brake application uneven8
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|7
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|7
Brake pipe excessively corroded7
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|7
Front brake application uneven7
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|7
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|7
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|6
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Registration plate issues4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|3
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|3
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))3
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint |2.5.A.1c|2
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured |3.1.9|2
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Brake pedal functionally incomplete |3.3.A.1a|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Offside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|2
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up |2.5.C.1d|2
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|2
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken |3.1.5|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|2
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted |2.4.G.1|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside 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 Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer 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 Front Lower 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
Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure |2.4.G.3a|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Rear Fuel pipe union leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|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
Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Front Fuel hose insecure Under bonnet |7.2.1|1
Front Fuel system component insecure Under bonnet |7.2.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure Ball Joint loose in hub |2.4.G.1|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a|1
Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Steering column retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail |2.4.D.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 Position lamp not working comes on when tapped |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Engine mounting excessively loose has a missing bolt from mounting to subframe |6.1.8 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn |2.5.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Seat belt obviously repaired |5.2.2c|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|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 constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn |3.1.5|1
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure |2.5.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up |2.5.C.1d|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber missing |2.7.1b|1
Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired |3.6.A.3|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Centre Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper lose |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s rear floor cored by mounting |6.1.B.2|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Front rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front 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 Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|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 Fluid suspension accumulator deteriorated and likely to fail |2.4.D.1b|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3|1
Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Rear Brake cable insecure1
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt knuckle joint |2.4.G.2|1
Headlamp switch insecure |1.7.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up |2.5.C.1d|1
Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up |2.5.C.1d|1
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2|1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Offside Fluid suspension pipe leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view not working |8.2.1c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear position lamp|s| not working both |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn |2.5.C.1c|1
Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn |2.5.C.1c|1
Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed behind dash |1.9.2c|1
Nearside Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short under bonnet |1.9.2b|1
Centre Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|1
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Front Sub-frame severely distorted |2.4.G.1|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2|1
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2|1
Offside Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Track rod end loose lock nut |2.2.B.1d|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside 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 Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Nearside 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 Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper arm inner joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged |7.2.2|1
Rear Fuel system component leaking Pump |7.2.3|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||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
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit displaced |2.4.D.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))1
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint |2.5.A.1c|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Brake back plate|s| securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Front Brake hose stretched |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Lower engine mounting bracket missing |6.1.D.1b|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3|1

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