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MOT History from tests of diesel TOYOTA SURFs year 1997

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mot history
Pass percent:65.10%
(The average a diesel TOYOTA SURF year 1997 passes without issue)
Based on:874 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brakes imbalanced across an axle51
Headlamp aim out of alignment44
Brake hose excessively deteriorated37
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|36
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|34
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively30
Registration plate lamp issues26
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|26
Brake pipe excessively corroded16
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|14
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|13
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|13
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|11
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|11
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|11
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|11
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|11
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))10
Rear brake binding9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|8
Registration plate issues8
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|7
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|7
Rear brake application uneven7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|6
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|5
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||5
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|5
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|4
Emissions not tested |7.0|4
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|4
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||3
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|3
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle |3.7.D.2b|3
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||2
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|2
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|2
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Front brake excessively fluctuating2
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure |2.2.B.1a|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|2
Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||2
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.D.3a|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))2
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d-bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure D-clamp has excessive movment |2.2.B.1a|1
Rear Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety |8.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside also warped (1.2.1 (b) (i))1
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| tie rod |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking weeping |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Towbar with an unsafe modification to primary components Corroded, do not use |6.1.6 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Steering rack insecure Bushes worn |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure and end torn off (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle |3.7.D.2b|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened |5.3.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|1
Emissions not tested |7.4.B.1|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Rear fog lamp switch insecure |1.3.1a|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Door step (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated |1.1.14 |b||1
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Power steering component leaking rack |2.1.5 |a||1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door arch |5.2.6|1
Power steering component|s| leaking steering rack |2.3.3b|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door arch |5.2.6|1
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.D.1|1
Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour |1.5.1d|1
Offside Rear reflector not red in colour |1.5.1d|1
Nearside Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer |7.1.2|1
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|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
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned |1.3.2a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Offside Front Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` Toys |8.3.1e|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking Hub |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Windscreen has damage1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.3 |a||1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel |3.1.6c|1
Offside Inner Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer wheelarch |5.2.6|1
Trailer electrical socket insecure |1.9.3a|1
rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |1.1.12 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |1.1.12 |b| |ii||1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|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 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak strut |2.7.3|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Steering rack insecure mountings worn |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D-bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D-bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Towbar coupling indicator not working (6.1.6 (e))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing stud (5.2.1 (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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn [D] bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure front bolt not fully tight |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill and in arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))1
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust silencer likely to become detached missing |8.1.1 |b| |ii||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases system missing after front section |6.1.2 |a||1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |8.1.1 |a||1
Front Drivers seat insecure floor mount corroded (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in wheel arch and sill nr body mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced at drivers seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill nr mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Front Service brake application uneven across the axle |3.7.D.2b|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. lower third-ish poor/not working |6.7.3|1
Driver`s airbag missing |5.4.1|1
Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.D.3a|1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Offside Rear Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. due to luggage,seat belts need to be checked on retest (6.2.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Brake servo leaking |3.6.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Brake valve leaking |1.1.7 |d| |i||1
Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Towbar retaining device missing |6.6.3a|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b|1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint |2.5.A.1c|1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Brake hose damaged1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Stop lamp|s| likely to become detached |4.3.1 |c| |ii||1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside door |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside door |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Headlamp aim not tested |4.1.2 |b||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
Nearside Rear 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
Offside Rear 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail |1.1.12 |a||1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
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|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working side light |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing stud broken |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill section |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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 inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Upper Axle fractured |5.1.1 |a||1
Nearside Rear Lower Axle fractured |5.1.1 |a||1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative ALL |1.4.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear fog lamp missing |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint |2.5.A.1c|1
All position lamps not working ALL |1.1.A.3b|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 Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer |6.1.2 |a||1
Emissions not tested |8.2.2.2 |e||1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak |8.2.2.1 |b||1
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Steering rack insecure mounting bushes worn to excess |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1

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