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MOT History from tests of petrol TRIUMPH SPITFIREs year 1966

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mot history
Pass percent:71.80%
(The average a petrol TRIUMPH SPITFIRE year 1966 passes without issue)
Based on:1,117 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|61
Headlamp aim out of alignment54
Brakes imbalanced across an axle41
Horn not working |1.6.2a|30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively27
Registration plate lamp issues26
Rear brake binding26
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort26
Rear brake application uneven15
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|15
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|14
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|10
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|10
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Brake hose has insufficient room to move9
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|9
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|9
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|9
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Battery insecure |1.9.1|7
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|7
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|7
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|6
Nearside Front Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|6
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|6
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|6
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|6
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|5
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|5
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|5
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|5
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Registration plate issues4
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
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|4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated4
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|4
Brake hose damaged4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|4
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|4
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|4
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|3
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|3
Front brake application uneven3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|3
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|3
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
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|3
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|3
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play |2.1.5|3
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|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 Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Brake pipe excessively corroded2
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
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|2
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|2
Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Front Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|2
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))2
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Nearside Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|2
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|2
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken |3.1.5|2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)1
Nearside Front Inner Drag link end loose INNER RACK JOINT has play (2.2.B.1d)1
Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play INNER RACK JOINT has play (2.2.B.1f)1
Offside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) not working Sidelight (1.1.A.3b)1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working Sidelight not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Rear Stop lamp not working NO STOP LIGHTS! (1.2.1b)1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Side exit exhaust pipe requires welding (7.1.2)1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Rear shocker bush missing (may need two halfs) (2.7.4)1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Requires LOWER TRUNION (2.5.B.1a)1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint TRUNION REPAIR KIT NEEDED. (2.5.B.1a)1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|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
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a|1
Front Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Centre Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Front 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
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Brake hose stretched |3.6.B.4c|1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted |1.1.12 |b| |ii||1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Drivers seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))1
Nearside Passengers seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section |6.1.2 |a||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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|1
Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment |3.5.1f|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn |3.1.5|1
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage |3.1.4a|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint |2.5.B.2a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Front Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|1
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation |1.1.A.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mounting split |7.1.1|1
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported metal bracket cracked |7.1.1|1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched Inner mount bent (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Rear front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin locking device insecurely fitted |2.4.B.3b|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Parking brake lever insecure |3.1.3b|1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake hose leaking on caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))1
Position lamp not working All side lamps not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake performance not tested Due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))1
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|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 Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside 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 chassis, anti roll bar mounting |2.4.A.3|1
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint to centre |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Front Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b|1
Offside Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c|1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Horn not working blows when steering turned |1.6.2a|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| full right lock |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside rear parking |secondary| brake grabbing severely |3.7.B.6b|1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot|s| retaining device insecure |3.1.4b|1
Nearside Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Bonnet retaining device insecure |8.4.2|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working new bulb fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
All position lamps not working only come on with headlights |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Brake lights and side lights mixed up |1.2.1f|1
Horn control missing |1.6.1|1
Fuel pipe union leaking |7.2.3|1
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))1
Steering column universal joint insecure U/J bolt loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Offside Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing trunion |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b|1
Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing |3.5.1i|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|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
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Brake servo corroded and excessively weakened |3.6.A.2b|1
Horn emits two or more alternating tones |1.6.2d|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Headlamp switch insecure |1.7.1|1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Horn control insecure |1.6.1|1
Nearside Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted |3.6.A.2a|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting |4.2.B.5|1
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Fuel system component leaking carburetor |7.2.3|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Front Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b|1

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