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MOT History from tests of diesel TOYOTA HI LUXs year 1985

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mot history
Pass percent:54.27%
(The average a diesel TOYOTA HI LUX year 1985 passes without issue)
Based on:656 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment76
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|70
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort58
Registration plate lamp issues38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively38
Brake pipe excessively corroded32
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|28
Horn not working |1.6.2a|23
Rear brake binding21
Registration plate issues19
Brakes imbalanced across an axle18
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|17
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|16
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|16
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|16
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|16
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|15
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|14
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|14
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|14
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|14
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|11
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|11
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|10
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|10
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|10
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|9
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|9
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|8
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|8
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Rear brake application uneven8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|8
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|7
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|7
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|6
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|6
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|5
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|5
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|5
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|5
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|5
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated5
Emissions not tested |7.0|5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|5
Windscreen has damage5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|4
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|4
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|4
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|4
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|4
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|4
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|4
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|4
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Offside Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|3
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|3
An item not tested |Manual|3
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|3
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|3
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|3
Offside Lower 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
Front brake application uneven3
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|3
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|2
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|2
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|2
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|2
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|2
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|2
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|2
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|2
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|2
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|2
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|2
Offside Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|2
Offside Front Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|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 Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|2
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1|2
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|2
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move2
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|2
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|2
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a|2
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a|2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|2
Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|2
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|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
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard |3.6.E.2|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|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 front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside 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 Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken |3.1.5|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Outer Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Outer Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Headlamp are incorrectly positioned insecure (4.1.4 (a))1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play from box x2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement and offside rear actuating arms (1.1.15 (e))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Front Fuel system component leaking from injector pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear Brake valve leaking Load valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))1
Offside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| obviously incorrectly positioned |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |1.3.2e|1
Nearside Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control |6.1.B.1a|1
Offside Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control |6.1.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4|1
Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control |6.1.B.1a|1
Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control |6.1.B.1a|1
Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened |3.6.A.2b|1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|1
Nearside Brake hose stretched |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn |3.1.5|1
Offside Outer Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Brake linkage has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Drag link end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Offside Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|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
Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket |2.4.B.3a|1
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside chassis mount forward of rear wheel |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside chassis mount forward of rear wheel |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Behind front wheel |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Behind front wheel |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis |6.1.B.2|1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine Limit 2.5.... reading 5.13 |7.4.B.3b|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed |3.6.B.2c|1
Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|1
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted |3.6.A.2a|1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint |2.5.B.2a|1
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Centre Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a|1
Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end castle nut missing split pin |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Upper Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings drop arm ball joint |2.2.B.1h|1
Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Rear Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification |5.3.1 |d| |i||1
Offside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification |5.3.1 |d| |i||1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Lower Steering retaining device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.2.C.1h|1
Front Steering damper leaking oil |2.2.C.1f|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Central Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Direction indicator missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Offside Front Leaf spring eye defective |shackle| |2.4.B.1b|1
Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Centre Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Rear fog lamp does not face the rear |1.3.2a|1
Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Centre Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Inner Front Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Centre Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Rear Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver`s hands |2.1.1|1
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure |1.2.1a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Upper Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing |2.5.A.1b|1
Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear 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 shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket fractured |2.4.B.6b|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil |2.2.C.1e|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Centre Steering arm deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Centre Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Rear Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |1.3.2e|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e|1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin not correctly positioned |2.4.B.3a|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot |3.5.1c|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose |2.4.B.6a|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose |2.4.B.6a|1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound |1.6.2e|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|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
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing |2.4.B.6c|1
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing |2.4.B.6c|1
Centre Rear Lower Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Drag link end socket spring weak |2.2.B.1e|1
Brake valve insecurely mounted |3.6.A.2a|1
Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1

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