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MOT History from tests of diesel TALBOT EXPRESSs year 1985

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mot history
Pass percent:43.34%
(The average a diesel TALBOT EXPRESS year 1985 passes without issue)
Based on:293 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment36
Registration plate lamp issues32
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively19
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|14
Horn not working |1.6.2a|13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|11
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|10
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Brake pipe excessively corroded9
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Rear brake binding8
Brake hose excessively deteriorated7
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort7
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Brakes imbalanced across an axle6
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|6
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Battery insecure |1.9.1|5
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|3
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|3
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|3
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))3
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Registration plate issues2
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Rear brake application uneven2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||2
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring anchor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Centre Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Headlamp switch insecure |1.7.1|1
Rear fog lamp switch insecure |1.3.1a|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect euro lights fitted (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect euro lights fitted (4.1.2 (c))1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch area, |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases incomplete at rear |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt broken |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point area |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking area |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Brake hose damaged1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Brake vacuum build up too slow |3.3.E.6|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Headlamp missing |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Direction indicator missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Windscreen has damage1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Nearside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Rear Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a||1
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure |8.1.1 |b| |i||1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing |2.5.C.1a|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Centre passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Nearside Inner Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|1
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Brake pedal operating lever not secure to the pedal |3.3.A.1c|1
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Parking brake lever releases when knocked |3.1.6a|1
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Outer Body insecure panel (6.2.2 (a) (i))1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view not working |8.2.1c|1
Emissions not tested due to exhaust and fuel leak |7.4.B.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front pannel |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front pannel |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped over rear axle |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))1
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged fouling on steering rack arm |3.6.B.2c|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))1
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left |1.6.B4|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.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 Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Rear Outer Brake pipe inadequately clipped axle |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking load sensing valve |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking |1.1.7 |d| |i||1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up on right (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective Drive shaft nut (2.1.3 (d))1
Nearside Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded as marked (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting as marked (6.6.6)1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)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 has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring shackle subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn |3.1.5|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)1
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)1
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)1
Horn not working (1.6.2a)1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Upper Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Windscreen in an unacceptable condition delaminating (3.2 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended drivers (7.1.2 (c))1
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))1
Spare wheel insecure in carrier under bonnet (6.1.5 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged to rear (1.1.11 (c))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded On chassis rear spring, front anchor |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sills |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sills |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear outriggar |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |4.1.1 |c||1
Front fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch numerous places |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill 3 x places |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |8.2.2.2 |b||1
Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front 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 Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Mechanical brake component locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Front 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 Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Offside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Inner brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Inner brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1

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