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MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI SAMURAIs year 1993

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mot history
Pass percent:52.91%
(The average a petrol SUZUKI SAMURAI year 1993 passes without issue)
Based on:688 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|69
Registration plate lamp issues48
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively48
Brake pipe excessively corroded43
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort43
Registration plate issues22
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|21
Brakes imbalanced across an axle20
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|20
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|19
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|17
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|17
Brake hose excessively deteriorated17
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|15
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|15
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|15
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|15
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|14
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|14
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|13
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|13
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|12
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|12
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|12
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|12
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|11
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|10
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|10
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|10
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|10
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|10
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|9
Emissions not tested |7.0|9
Rear brake binding8
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|8
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|8
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Rear brake application uneven8
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|7
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|7
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|7
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|7
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|7
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|6
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|6
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|6
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Horn not working |1.6.2a|6
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|6
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|6
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|5
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|5
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|5
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|5
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|5
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|5
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|5
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|5
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure5
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|4
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|4
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Battery insecure |1.9.1|4
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement4
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|3
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|3
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Windscreen washer not working 3
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|3
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Brake hose damaged3
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed |6.3.5.a|3
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c|3
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|3
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|2
An item not tested |Manual|2
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|2
Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|2
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|2
Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Centre Steering damper damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a||2
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||2
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|2
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|2
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard |8.2.2.1 |a||2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Steering column universal joint insecure |2.1.5|2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|2
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber missing |2.7.1b|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Upper Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2|1
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Steering damper damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front Front position lamp|s| obviously incorrectly positioned |1.1.A.3a|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| obviously incorrectly positioned |1.1.A.3a|1
Rear Direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned |1.4.A.2b|1
Front Direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned |1.4.A.2b|1
Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Inner Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| obviously incorrectly positioned |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e|1
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure steering damper bolts loose |2.2.B.1a|1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam both nearside and offside |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Drag link end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Above rear chassis |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Above rear chassis |6.1.B.2|1
Windscreen has damage1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear fog lamp missing |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Side repeater not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken |3.1.5|1
Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.3a|1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.5 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.6 |a| |ii||1
Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak |8.2.1.1 |b||1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Offside Front Wheel bolt|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |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
Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated |5.2.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket loose |2.4.B.6a|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front Direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned |1.4.A.2b|1
Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|1
Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Front 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
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Hazard warning switch inoperative |4.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Emissions not tested exhaust excessively leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))1
Drivers seat insecure adjuster not locking correctly (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Rear Position lamp missing |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Rear Position lamp missing |4.2.1 |a||1
Stop lamp|s| all missing |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |4.1.3 |b||1
Seat belt not functioning as intended CENTRE STALKS NOT FITTED - N/S & O/S |7.1.2 |c||1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering FLOORPAN TO SILL EDGE |6.1.1 |c| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering INNER WHEELARCH / |6.1.1 |c| |ii||1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering INNER WING / WHEELARCH / BULKHEAD AREA |6.1.1 |c| |ii||1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.D.3a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|1
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b|1
Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4b|1
Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b|1
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis |2.4.A.1a|1
Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Nearside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. |5.1.1|1
Offside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. |5.1.1|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired |2.4.B.1c|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired |2.4.B.1c|1
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| obscured more than 50% |1.1.A.3c|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| obscured more than 50% |1.1.A.3c|1
Offside Front Direction indicator obscured more than 50% |1.4.A.2d|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured more than 50% |1.4.A.2d|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|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
Nearside 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
Body component corroded and likely to cause injury front bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.D.3a|1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Centre Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis 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 Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Outer Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.D.1|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Side repeater obscured more than 50% |1.4.A.2d|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose |2.4.B.6a|1
Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose |2.4.B.6a|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot |3.3.A.1d|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bonnet rusty at front |6.1.C.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Offside Front Brake pedal excessively corroded |3.3.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing |2.5.A.1b|1
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.6.B.2c|1
Nearside Brake cable insecure |3.5.1d|1
Offside Brake cable insecure |3.5.1d|1
Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e|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
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
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
Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure |2.2.B.1a|1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle |3.1.6b|1
Nearside Rear Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Brake cable locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Wheel stud|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Front Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings center body mounting |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Centre Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))1
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing |2.5.A.1b|1
Offside Front Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board tailpipe missing |6.1.2 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheelarch |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 floor |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember |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 floor |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety |8.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Emissions not tested tailpipe missing |8.2.1.2 |d||1
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))1
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill front to rear (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 sill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing and seat insecure |5.1.1|1
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1|1
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard |7.1.3|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder/brake drum area |3.6.A.1|1
Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1

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