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MOT History from tests of petrol SUNBEAM ALPINEs year 1968

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mot history
Pass percent:76.69%
(The average a petrol SUNBEAM ALPINE year 1968 passes without issue)
Based on:1,004 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively25
Rear brake binding23
Horn not working |1.6.2a|21
Brakes imbalanced across an axle21
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|20
Registration plate lamp issues20
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
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|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 rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|5
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Registration plate issues5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Brake hose has insufficient room to move5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated5
Brake servo insecurely mounted |3.6.A.2a|4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|4
Brake pipe excessively corroded4
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|3
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||3
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver`s hands |2.1.1|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 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
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))3
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|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
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose |3.5.1j|2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Front brake application uneven2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|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
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|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
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|2
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|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
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Brake hose damaged2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|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
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|2
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))2
Front brake excessively fluctuating2
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|2
Steering wheel weakened by fractures |2.1.1|2
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|2
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
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 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
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 Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|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
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
Brake cable insecure |3.5.1d|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
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
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
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)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
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)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 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
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|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
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose |3.5.1j|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
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))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
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Indicator switch missing |1.4.A.1|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|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
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|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
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|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 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
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Brake performance not tested OSR binding excessively |1.2.1 |g||1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped Axle |3.6.B.1|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|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
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
Steering wheel weakened by cracks |2.1.1|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.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
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))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
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 Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Stop lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.3.3 |b||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 Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|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 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
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
Steering component damaged and unserviceable steering cross arm 0/S bush worn to excess |2.2.C.1d|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
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.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
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 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
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|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
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|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
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
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
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 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 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 Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|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
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
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
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside 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
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted |3.6.A.2a|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
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|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 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
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
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
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
Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))1
Windscreen washer not working 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 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
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))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
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))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
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
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 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
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
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
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
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
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 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 Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)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
Offside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|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
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|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
Headlamp switch insecure |1.7.1|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|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 Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|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
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))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

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