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MOT History from tests of petrol RILEY ELFs year 1968

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mot history
Pass percent:68.83%
(The average a petrol RILEY ELF year 1968 passes without issue)
Based on:863 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|50
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|42
Brakes imbalanced across an axle40
Registration plate lamp issues40
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively26
Headlamp aim out of alignment23
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|21
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort21
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|18
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|15
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|15
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|14
Horn not working |1.6.2a|14
Brake hose excessively deteriorated11
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Brake pipe excessively corroded11
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Rear brake binding10
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|9
Front brake application uneven9
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|9
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|9
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|8
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|5
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|5
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|4
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Battery insecure |1.9.1|3
Rear brake application uneven3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Windscreen has damage2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|2
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, 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
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move2
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Offside Front brake disc cracked |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement on bump stops |2.4.D.5|1
Nearside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot |3.5.1c|1
Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))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 Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4|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
Offside brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|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
Offside 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
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe |7.1.2|1
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated |2.4.D.1a|1
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b|1
Offside Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b|1
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2|1
Offside Front Brake hose stretched |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, 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 Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|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
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated |2.4.D.1a|1
Registration plate issues1
Front Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|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
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
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
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
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure |2.5.C.2b|1
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels |3.1.1|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Centre Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Outer 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 Inner 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Boot floor |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Upper and lower |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Upper and lower |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire from fuel pump/hoses. |6.1.3 |b| |ii||1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.3 |a||1
Rear Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|1
Offside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached At ball joint nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|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 Headlamp light intensity severely reduced |4.1.4 |a||1
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety |8.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Spare wheel insecure |6.4.2|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))1
Nearside 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
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Lower Steering column locking device insecure |2.1.6|1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Rear Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner 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 Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.D.3a|1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose locking nut loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b|1
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Steering rack deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner cover needs securing at the bottom |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner cover needs securing at the bottom |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength subframe rear mount adjacent floor split |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|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 Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Position lamp not working all lights not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Outer 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 brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1

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