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MOT History from tests of petrol SAAB 99s year 1983

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mot history
Pass percent:63.70%
(The average a petrol SAAB 99 year 1983 passes without issue)
Based on:909 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|74
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|66
Brake hose excessively deteriorated39
Headlamp aim out of alignment36
Brakes imbalanced across an axle28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively27
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|27
Registration plate lamp issues26
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|23
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|18
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|17
Rear brake binding15
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|14
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|14
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|12
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))11
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|10
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|9
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort8
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|7
Horn not working |1.6.2a|7
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|7
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Brake pipe excessively corroded7
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|6
Rear brake application uneven6
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|6
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|6
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Registration plate issues5
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Windscreen has damage5
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|5
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|4
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure 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
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|3
Battery insecure |1.9.1|3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))2
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|2
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|2
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a||2
Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|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 Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))2
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|2
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.D.3a|2
Offside Front Parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.D.3a|2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner / outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie rod mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie rod mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both nsf lower wishbone mounting points holed |2.4.A.3|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor close to lower wishbone mount |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk |5.1.1|1
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel holed |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))1
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch X 3 |2.4.A.3|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 Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached |5.3.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting floor (6.1.6 (i) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting floor (6.1.6 (i) (i))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top of shock |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top of shock |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back of arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective loose (2.1.3 (d))1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated near jacking point |6.2.4 |a| |i||1
Emissions unable to be completed over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|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 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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Rear Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|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
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3|1
Offside 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
Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator |1.1.A.3f|1
Rear Stop lamp not working both |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Offside Front Steering retaining device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r inner sill panel corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.3 |a||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
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |1.1.2 |c||1
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high |8.2.1.2 |e||1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Inner Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Steering component deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Front Suspension arm insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|1
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative |3.6.G.2|1
Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))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
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch by floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch by damper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch centre behind danmper (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch top by coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Offside Front Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Front Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill End |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
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
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of inner wheel arch area |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |1.1.12 |d||1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system |1.1.11 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a||1
Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver`s view of the road |3.2 |a| |ii||1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|1
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Front brake application uneven1
Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Front brake caliper locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Nearside Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Service brake application uneven across the axle |3.7.D.2b|1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Horn control missing |1.6.1|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside front parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced |3.7.B.6b|1
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Rear 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
Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working brake light not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working o/s brake light not woreking |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Lower Front position lamp|s| not working not working correctly |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.E.4c|1
Offside Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor to inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced boot floor to inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (d) (i))1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))1
Brake performance unable to be tested Brake flexible hose clamped at rear (1.2.1 (g))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis to inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis to inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner door shut (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bump stop (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive too high after 3 separate attempts (8.2.1.2 (b))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 Front Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1

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