MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI SJs year 1988

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Pass percent:49.66%

(The average a petrol SUZUKI SJ year 1988 passes without issue)

Based on:590 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	55
Brake pipe excessively corroded	43
Registration plate lamp issues	36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	32
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	31
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	31
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	27
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	25
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	25
Registration plate issues	21
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	19
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	19
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	17
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	17
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	14
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	14
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	13
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	11
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	10
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Rear brake application uneven	9
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	9
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	8
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	8
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	8
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	7
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	6
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	5
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	5
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	5
Rear brake binding	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	4
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Windscreen has damage	4
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	3
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	3
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	3
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))	2
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))	2
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1e\|	2
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.B.1\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	2
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Hazard warning switch missing \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	2
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))	1
Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))	1
Windscreen washer not working	1
Offside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint insecure \|2.1.5\|	1
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure \|2.1.5\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering OUT RIGGER (6.1.1 (c) (ii))	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering OUT RIGGER (6.1.1 (c) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SILL (6.1.1 (c) (ii))	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Direction indicator not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush all 4 (5.3.2 (c))	1
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket \|2.4.B.3a\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle \|3.7.D.2b\|	1
Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Steering component deformed and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Offside Headlamp missing \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder severely corroded \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering uj loose on shaft (2.3 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour \|1.5.1d\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left \|1.6.B4\|	1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Stop lamp not working BOTH \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Offside Inner Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|anchor\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Rear Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket \|2.4.B.3a\|	1
Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.5.1a\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps \|1.7.4b\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Brake cable locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on wiper deteriorated \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on recheck wiper \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported \|1.9.2a\|	1
Electrical wiring inadequately supported inside \|1.9.2a\|	1
Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported \|1.9.2a\|	1
Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure \|1.9.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Front Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	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
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	1
Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Centre Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure \|2.1.5\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left \|1.6.B4\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Leaf spring shackle pin locking device missing \|2.4.B.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring shackle pin locking device missing \|2.4.B.3b\|	1
Offside Front Upper Leaf spring shackle pin locking device missing \|2.4.B.3b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Leaf spring shackle pin locking device missing \|2.4.B.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle pin locking device missing \|2.4.B.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin locking device missing \|2.4.B.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle pin locking device missing \|2.4.B.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin locking device missing \|2.4.B.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Upper Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Centre Front Steering linkage repaired by welding \|2.2.C.1e\|	1
Centre Rear Stop lamp missing \|1.2.1a\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper control missing \|8.2.1a\|	1
Front Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed \|6.3.5.a\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light \|1.3.2e\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Windscreen wiper not working Both (3.4 (a))	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand \|1.2.4c\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing \|2.5.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Rear Direction indicators not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| missing \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Steering wheel weakened by fractures \|2.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Steering linkage has had excessive heat applied \|2.2.C.1e\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	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 Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Steering column universal joint insecure \|2.1.5\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing \|2.5.A.1b\|	1
Windscreen washer control missing \|8.2.1a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated \|5.2.3\|	1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Steering damper damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.G.1f\|	1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Offside Front Steering column universal joint insecure \|2.1.5\|	1
Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))	1
Front Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))	1
Offside Rear Lower Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Lower Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting front of the rear arch lower (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Nearside Front Lower Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Nearside Front Lower Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting front outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Offside Front Lower Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting front outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	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
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	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 Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2f\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Upper Steering column universal joint insecure \|2.1.5\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))	1
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front prop shaft rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))	1
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI SJs year 1988

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