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MOT History from tests of petrol SEAT ALHAMBRAs year 2007

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mot history
Pass percent:62.43%
(The average a petrol SEAT ALHAMBRA year 2007 passes without issue)
Based on:708 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment37
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively28
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))17
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))17
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|13
Registration plate lamp issues10
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort7
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))7
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))7
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault |3.4.1c|6
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||6
Registration plate issues6
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))6
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))6
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))6
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|5
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.1.2 |h||5
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))5
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|4
Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||4
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak4
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))4
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))4
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))4
Brakes imbalanced across an axle3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Windscreen washer not working 3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||3
Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))3
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))3
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))3
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))3
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))3
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii||2
Nearside 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|2
Brake hose damaged2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c||2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|2
Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||2
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|2
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))2
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))2
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))2
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))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
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))2
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||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
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Rear brake binding1
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
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|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
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported Mid/front Bracket corroded. |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Front brake application uneven1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|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
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Passenger`s seat insecure Back rest |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing inner |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Upper 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
Offside Front Upper 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
Offside Front Lower 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
Offside rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Battery insecure Clamp missing |1.9.1|1
Nearside 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 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Front position lamp|s| not working ns and os |1.1.A.3b|1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users hood safety catch n/w |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported footwell by pedals |1.9.2a|1
Windscreen has damage1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle on wrong side of seat, unable to lock seat belt |5.2.5a|1
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement parking brake |3.5.1k|1
Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement parking brake |3.5.1k|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake |3.7.B.5a|1
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing LPG |7.2.4a|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|1
Nearside 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
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault |7.1.6 |a||1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Central Exhaust system insecure Exhaust hanger and clamp snapped |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Out rigger leg holed |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement |1.1.15 |e||1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour n/s and o/s | blue bulbs fitted| |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Nearside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| obscured more than 50% |1.1.A.3c|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
Central Exhaust system insecure hanger detached |6.1.2 |a||1
Driver`s view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction |3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.3 |a||1
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.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 position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside 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 Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed |5.2.2b|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|1
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak system corroded and has a few large holes (8.2.2.1 (b))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play at the top (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Exhaust system insecure rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side lever on (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe area (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))1
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))1
Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))1
Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))1
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill forward and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill forward and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Central Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure back box clamp insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability strut top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability strut top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at cat (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working water ingress in lamp unit (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill within the jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within the jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Emissions not tested centre box leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside 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 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 Sill end/ arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Brake pipe excessively corroded1
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle and back (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))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
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 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 Upper Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability strut top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability strut top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
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 or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Light lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside 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 Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))1
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside 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 Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))1
Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured both side (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Drivers door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Drivers door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1

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