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MOT History from tests of diesel TATA TLs year 2005

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mot history
Pass percent:50.28%
(The average a diesel TATA TL year 2005 passes without issue)
Based on:535 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded76
Headlamp aim out of alignment66
Registration plate lamp issues59
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively44
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|37
Horn not working |1.6.2a|27
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|26
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort24
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|23
Rear brake binding21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|14
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|11
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|11
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|11
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|10
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|10
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|9
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Registration plate issues9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle9
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|8
Battery insecure |1.9.1|8
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|8
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|7
Emissions not tested |7.0|7
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|7
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|7
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|6
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|6
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|5
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|5
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|5
Rear brake application uneven5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|4
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|4
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|4
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|3
Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|3
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|3
Windscreen has damage3
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||3
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|3
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|3
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|3
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))3
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|2
Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm excessively corroded and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed |3.6.C.1b|2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|2
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken |3.1.5|2
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler |2.2.B.1g|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Parking brake lever releases when knocked |3.1.6a|2
Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|2
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||2
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|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
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both |1.7.5a|2
Headlamp not working on main beam both |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play idler |2.2.B.1g|2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|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 Outer Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth |3.1.5|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Brake cable inappropriately repaired |3.5.1n|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Steering component deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Offside Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Inner Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective |anchor| |2.4.B.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Fuel tank insecure |6.1.3 |a| |i||1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bonnet |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion tail gate |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound |1.6.2e|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Front brake excessively fluctuating1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill |5.2.6|1
Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached |5.3.3 |a| |i||1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Inner Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|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
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Centre Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.3 |a| |i||1
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping |2.1.1 |e| |ii||1
Emissions not tested |8.2.2.2 |e||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing |7.1.2 |d||1
Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground |4.11 |a| |iii||1
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Rear Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.C.1b|1
Nearside Rear Towbar retaining device insecure |6.6.3a|1
Offside Rear Towbar locking device insecure |6.6.3b|1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|1
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn |1.1.14 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre mounting area |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush top shackle bush badly worn |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective both |5.2.5b|1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
All position lamps not working all |1.1.A.3b|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn |3.1.5|1
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play idler arm |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm severely distorted |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at idler |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.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 Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Windscreen wiper missing |3.4 |a||1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings |2.1.3 |a| |ii||1
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|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
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Nearside Front Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside 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 has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer near flange...also tail pipe corroded and holed. |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4|1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Towbar component insecure |6.6.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases incomplete (6.1.2 (a))1
Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Free play linked with shock absorber (2.3 (a) (i))1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))1
Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Fuel pipe insecure fuel filler (6.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Brake cable damaged handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Inner Steering locking device ineffective track rod end nut insecure, and fitted incorrectly. Castleations on inside. (2.1.3 (d))1
Nearside Inner Steering locking device missing track rod end no split pin fitted (2.1.3 (d))1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam x2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases several places along the system. (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected idler bushes excessive play. (2.1.3 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member corroded to excess. (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced x2 inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced x1 inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn pitman arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front to rear (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings idler bushes (2.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Central Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner and outer track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner and outer track rod ends (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Near the head light (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Central mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Near the headlight (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Central mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner, outer and middle sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Grating (7.7 (c))1
Nearside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Steering idler bush exessively worn (2.3 (a) (i))1

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