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MOT History from tests of petrol SUBARU MVs year 1990

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mot history
Pass percent:53.33%
(The average a petrol SUBARU MV year 1990 passes without issue)
Based on:585 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|49
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|46
Brake pipe excessively corroded42
Headlamp aim out of alignment40
Brake hose excessively deteriorated37
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively28
Registration plate lamp issues27
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|22
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|21
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|19
Registration plate issues17
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|16
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|14
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|14
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|14
Brakes imbalanced across an axle13
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|12
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|11
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|10
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|10
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|9
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|8
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|8
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|8
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|8
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|7
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|7
Rear brake application uneven7
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|7
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|6
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|6
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|6
Horn not working |1.6.2a|6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|5
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Emissions not tested |7.0|5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|5
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|5
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|5
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure4
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1|4
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|4
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|3
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|3
Front brake application uneven3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |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 Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing |2.4.G.3b|2
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|2
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))2
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|2
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Rear brake binding2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|2
Offside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b|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 Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Brake hose damaged2
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| obviously incorrectly positioned |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| obviously incorrectly positioned |1.1.A.3a|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Centre Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|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
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt swivel (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (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
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Nearside Rear 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 Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b|1
Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|1
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden |2.4.A.1b|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.C.1b|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|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
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside 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
Windscreen washer not working 1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (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 (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 Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak |8.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected |1.9.3b|1
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective |2.5.A.4|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Lower Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Windscreen has damage1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside Front drive shaft coupling has excessive play in a universal joint bearing |2.4.G.6b|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer rear sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner rear sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Load area next to axel mount |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Load area next to axel mount |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
Service brake application uneven across the axle |3.7.D.2b|1
Offside 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 Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch |6.2.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear chassis corroded around rear axle front mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside 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 front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer |7.1.2|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe around front flange |7.1.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Trailer electrical socket insecure |1.9.3a|1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|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 Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Upper Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|1

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