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MOT History from tests of petrol TRIUMPH SPITFIREs year 1965

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mot history
Pass percent:76.20%
(The average a petrol TRIUMPH SPITFIRE year 1965 passes without issue)
Based on:979 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|49
Headlamp aim out of alignment37
Brakes imbalanced across an axle30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively24
Registration plate lamp issues22
Horn not working |1.6.2a|19
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort19
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|9
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|9
Brake hose has insufficient room to move9
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Rear brake binding7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Brake pipe excessively corroded6
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement6
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Battery insecure |1.9.1|5
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Registration plate issues4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Rear brake application uneven3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|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
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|2
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|2
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|2
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
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|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Brake hose damaged2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|2
Nearside 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|2
Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|2
Steering column shaft retaining device insecure |2.1.6|2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|2
An item not tested |Manual|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Offside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Inner Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (1.1.21 (e) (i))1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control |6.1.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside 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 Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Rear Brake hose stretched |3.6.B.4c|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose stretched |3.6.B.4c|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Nearside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Upper 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 Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis tie bar mounting fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|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
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Torsion bar adjustment assembly inadequately locked |2.4.E.3|1
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped |British American headlamp| |1.8.C.4|1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Fuel pipe leaking Front to rear pipe at rear of floor area |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play trunion onto the leg |2.2.B.1g|1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached trunnion bolt to wishbone (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|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
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Nearside Outer 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 position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Speedometer clearly inoperative |6.7.2|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed |3.6.B.2c|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Electrical wiring inadequately supported earth wire from battery fouls on bonnet closure |1.9.2a|1
Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to become detached below dashboard to horn switch |1.9.2b|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Brake lever locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Horn not working (1.6.2a)1
Drivers door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)1
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
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|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s+o/s |1.8.A.1b|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre |7.1.2|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported centre |7.1.1|1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear |4.2.3 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Parking brake lever insecure Pivot pin not secured |3.1.3b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Nearside Front Lower Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Outer 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 Outer 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
Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn TRUNNIONS WORN ON LOWER TREADS OF HUB UNIT |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached BOTTOM TRUNNION VERY WORN ON LOWER TREADS OF HUB OR TRUNNION |5.3.4 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Lower Emission control equipment obviously defective BLOW ON BOTTOM OF EXHAUST MANIFOLD |8.2.1.1 |a||1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Driver`s door catch insecure |6.2.B.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Fuel system component leaking pump area |7.2.3|1
Nearside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam |2.5.A.3a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing |2.2.C.1c|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|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 Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure |2.1.5|1
Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Clutch Cylinder |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking Bleed nipple leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth |3.1.5|1
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage |3.1.4a|1
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Nearside Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Front brake application uneven1
Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b|1
Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken |3.1.5|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 Rear Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view |8.3.1c|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill detached |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2 places |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b|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
Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play both front |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush at hub |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control |6.1.B.1a|1
Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.2.C.1h|1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |3.1.9|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Front Brake lining|s| less than 1.5 mm thick |3.5.1g|1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Vehicle structure 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 Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Front Headlamp aim not tested |4.1.2 |b||1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |4.1.3 |b||1

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