MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI SJs year 1989

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Pass percent:51.11%

(The average a petrol SUZUKI SJ year 1989 passes without issue)

Based on:632 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	60
Registration plate lamp issues	54
Brake pipe excessively corroded	52
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	38
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	37
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	34
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	34
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	25
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	22
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Registration plate issues	20
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	19
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	19
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	19
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	17
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	15
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	12
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	11
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	11
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	10
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	10
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	9
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	9
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	9
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	8
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	8
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	8
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	7
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	6
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Rear brake binding	6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	5
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	4
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	4
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Rear brake application uneven	4
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	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
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Windscreen has damage	3
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Front Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1e\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	2
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Nearside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Offside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing \|2.5.A.1b\|	2
Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	2
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Horn sounds harsh or grating \|1.6.2e\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Brake clevis joint locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))	1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Front Brake lever has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint \|2.4.G.4b\|	1
Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	1
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed \|6.3.5.a\|	1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Steering damper cracked and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	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 Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail \|2.4.D.1b\|	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
Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| obscured more than 50% \|1.1.A.3c\|	1
Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam \|1.7.4a\|	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 Front Wheel stud\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing \|7.2.4a\|	1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Fuel hose leaking near tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket nut missing \|2.4.B.6c\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Front Steering arm repaired by welding \|2.2.C.1e\|	1
Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|anchor\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Offside Leaf spring shackle bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Upper Steering column universal joint insecure \|2.1.5\|	1
brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring longitudinally displaced \|2.4.B.1d\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	1
Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing \|2.5.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	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
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced \|2.4.B.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced \|2.4.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Steering linkage likely to become detached top universal joint \|2.1.3 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure \|5.3.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure \|5.3.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	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
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked \|3.6.B.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked \|3.6.B.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|anchor\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring eye defective \|anchor\| \|2.4.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Outer Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Steering damper deformed and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Offside Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin locking device missing \|2.4.B.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	1
Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	1
Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment \|3.5.1f\|	1
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	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
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Front Drag link end seriously misaligned \|2.2.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring repaired by welding \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	1
Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure \|3.1.4b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	1
Nearside Rear 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
Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.3\|	1
Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	1
Rear reflector not red in colour \|1.5.1d\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Steering damper deformed and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	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 Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	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 rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated \|5.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated \|5.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated \|5.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated \|5.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired \|3.6.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired \|3.6.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Centre Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Centre Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement \|3.5.1j\|	1
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	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 Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective \|anchor\| \|2.4.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI SJs year 1989

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