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MOT History from tests of petrol SUNBEAM ALPINEs year 1968

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mot history
Pass percent:76.62%
(The average a petrol SUNBEAM ALPINE year 1968 passes without issue)
Based on:1,052 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment31
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively25
Rear brake binding23
Brakes imbalanced across an axle23
Registration plate lamp issues22
Horn not working |1.6.2a|21
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|20
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort15
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Rear brake application uneven10
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|6
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Brake hose has insufficient room to move5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Registration plate issues5
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Brake servo insecurely mounted |3.6.A.2a|4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Brake pipe excessively corroded4
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Brake hose damaged4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|3
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver`s hands |2.1.1|3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|3
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|3
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose |3.5.1j|2
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Steering wheel weakened by fractures |2.1.1|2
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|2
Offside Outer Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |3.1.9|2
Offside Inner Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |3.1.9|2
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |5.2.6|2
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|2
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|2
Front brake application uneven2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Front brake excessively fluctuating2
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)2
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))2
Nearside Stop lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.3.3 |b||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Indicator switch missing |1.4.A.1|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|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
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Brake servo inoperative |1.1.10 |a| |ii||1
Brake performance not tested |1.2.1 |g||1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected |1.1.2 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective and smell inside car |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment |2.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.3 |a||1
Nearside Front Seat belt obviously repaired |5.2.2c|1
Offside Front Seat belt obviously repaired |5.2.2c|1
Front Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Front Steering arm inappropriately modified |2.2.C.1e|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Steering wheel weakened by cracks |2.1.1|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Inner Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Drag link end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Centre Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b|1
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp not working on main beam both |1.7.5a|1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Steering locking device missing three track rod ends have split pins missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Nearside Seat belt stitching badly frayed |5.2.2b|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger to chassis |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings leaf spring front mounting |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|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 Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Headlamp switch insecure |1.7.1|1
Nearside Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Front Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Inner Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Brake pedal actuating linkage functionally incomplete |3.3.A.1a|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|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
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i||1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
All direction indicators not working flash rate very slow |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |4.1.3 |b||1
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine bay, carburettor area |6.1.3 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced edge of floor |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Brake performance not tested due to binding offside rear brake |1.2.1 |g||1
Emissions not tested requires visual check only, not completed due to fuel leak |8.2.1.2 |d||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement missing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure bottom bolt loose |2.7.2b|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing propshaft uj has very excessive play |2.5.A.1b|1
Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing |2.2.C.1c|1
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted |3.6.A.2a|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Brake cable insecure |3.5.1d|1
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Front Upper Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front of leaf spring |5.3.6 |a| |ii||1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam N/S + O/S full beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver |8.2.1a|1
Brake performance not tested OSR binding excessively |1.2.1 |g||1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner valance |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner valance |2.4.A.3|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting |4.2.B.5|1
Offside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting |4.2.B.5|1
Nearside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting |4.2.B.5|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Offside Front Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Nearside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped Axle |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Steering component damaged and unserviceable steering cross arm 0/S bush worn to excess |2.2.C.1d|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Steering system fouling arm fouling exhaust |2.2.D.2a|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)1
Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail & outrigger excessively corroded within 30cms of rear suspension spring forward mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)1
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Bush worn to excess (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis at spring eye bolt mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Fuel system component leaking Lift pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)1
Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)1
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1

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