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MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI SWIFTs year 1989

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mot history
Pass percent:48.14%
(The average a petrol SUZUKI SWIFT year 1989 passes without issue)
Based on:511 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded50
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|46
Headlamp aim out of alignment38
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|35
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively33
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|33
Registration plate lamp issues27
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|19
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|18
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort16
Brakes imbalanced across an axle16
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|15
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|13
Windscreen has damage13
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|13
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|12
Horn not working |1.6.2a|12
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|11
Registration plate issues11
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|11
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|7
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|6
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|5
Front brake application uneven5
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|5
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|5
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|4
Rear brake binding4
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|4
Brake hose has insufficient room to move4
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated4
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|3
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Rear brake application uneven3
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|3
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Emissions not tested |7.0|3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|2
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|2
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|2
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|2
Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|2
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
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
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound |1.6.2e|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush |2.5.B.2b|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temporary fuel cap fitted. |7.2.4b|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill. |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill. |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill. |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill. |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan. |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill. |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at shock absorber mounting. |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| obviously incorrectly positioned |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| obviously incorrectly positioned |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
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 not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|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
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose |2.5.B.1a|1
Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|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
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Rear Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front 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 has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3|1
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1|1
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Macpherson strut which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|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
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section near anti roll bar fixings (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|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
Brake hose damaged1
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing |2.5.A.1c|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|1
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired |3.6.A.3|1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Nearside Front Upper brake caliper securing device missing |3.5.1j|1
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn |2.5.C.1c|1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |5.2.6|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Front Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Centre Front Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Front All position lamps not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.A.2a|1
Rear All position lamps not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.A.2a|1
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a|1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Rear 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
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1

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