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MOT History from tests of petrol SEAT ALHAMBRAs year 2005

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mot history
Pass percent:56.88%
(The average a petrol SEAT ALHAMBRA year 2005 passes without issue)
Based on:647 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment45
Brake pipe excessively corroded39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|32
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort18
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|18
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|16
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively13
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|11
Brake hose excessively deteriorated10
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|8
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|7
Registration plate lamp issues7
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))7
Brakes imbalanced across an axle6
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.1.2 |h||6
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|5
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Registration plate issues5
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|5
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Windscreen has damage4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|4
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))4
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))4
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))4
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))4
Nearside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Battery insecure |1.9.1|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Brake hose damaged3
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))3
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))3
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))3
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2
Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
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|2
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|2
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
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|2
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||2
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|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||2
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b|2
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a||2
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))2
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak2
Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))2
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))2
Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Offside Rear Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant Seat in the incorrect position |5.3.1u|1
Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant N/S and center seats in the incorrect positions|center seats| |5.3.1u|1
Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.2.3 |c||1
Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective |8.2.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault |7.12 |e||1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link, top cover split |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel chair access support |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Central Rear Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Front brake excessively fluctuating1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed |3.6.B.2c|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
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i|1
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver`s seat |4.1.5 |b||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|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 Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Front Position lamp not working both |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both |1.2.1 |e||1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.3 |a||1
Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |1.1.12 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |1.1.12 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Stop lamp not working All |1.2.1b|1
Nearside 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/arch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer 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
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing refit bolt |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam fit bulb |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b|1
Rear brake binding1
Inner Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working tail light |1.1.A.3b|1
Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Top mount |5.3.3 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Top mount |5.3.3 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |4.1.2 |b||1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel |2.4.A.3|1
Brake servo leaking |3.6.C.1c|1
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Passenger`s seat with a defective structure |6.2.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |3.3 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure to caliper |1.1.12 |d||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch area |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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||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
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened |5.3.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor to sill. |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Inner 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 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 Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner + Outer sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Front 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush |2.5.B.2b|1
Nearside 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 coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|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
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp broken |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Inner 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 Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))1
Central Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended o/s & n/s (seats fitted incorrectly (7.1.2 (c))1
Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended o/s & n/s (seats fitted incorrectly (7.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing receiver missing (7.1.2 (d))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Central Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))1
Central Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))1
Central Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted SPRING MISSING (1.1.16 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure CLAMP MISSING (6.1.2 (a))1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Drivers view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner joint. (2.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Rear Tailgate component corroded and likely to cause injury disabled ramp support brackets corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury inner wing support bracket (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury inner wing support bracket (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Drivers view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage 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
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))1
Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Brake hose excessively damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1

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