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MOT History from tests of petrol TRIUMPH TR7s year 1980

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mot history
Pass percent:56.75%
(The average a petrol TRIUMPH TR7 year 1980 passes without issue)
Based on:541 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|46
Headlamp aim out of alignment45
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|43
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort21
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|21
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively20
Registration plate lamp issues19
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|19
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|19
Brakes imbalanced across an axle17
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Rear brake binding11
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|10
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|9
Horn not working |1.6.2a|9
Brake pipe excessively corroded9
Windscreen washer not working 8
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|8
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|8
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|6
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|6
Registration plate issues6
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|5
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|5
Battery insecure |1.9.1|5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|5
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|4
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|4
Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|4
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|3
Nearside 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 Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated3
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||3
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier |4.13 |a| |ii||2
Windscreen has damage2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|2
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))2
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working |4.9.1 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged |1.1.11 |d| |ii||1
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements |4.2.2 |a||1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Steering component casing not properly attached bolts loose |2.1.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 nuts missing |5.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front brake excessively fluctuating1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked |2.5.B.1a|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Rear brake application uneven1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.D.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
Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted |2.4.A.3|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted |5.2.6|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Upper Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated in engine bay |2.1.5|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Steering column attachment defective |2.2.2 |d| |i||1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation |1.2.1 |d||1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Steering arm repaired by welding |2.2.C.1e|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin insecure |2.4.G.3a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.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
Rear Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Offside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Offside Front Lower brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Centre 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
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated |7.8 |c| |ii||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer ball joint |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer ball joint |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.6.B.2c|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Lower Steering column retaining device missing |2.1.6|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Rear Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|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 Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function no dampening effect worn |5.3.2 |b||1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels |3.1.1|1
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Front brake application uneven1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|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
Nearside Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Brake hose excessively twisted |1.1.12 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|1
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near horn |2.4.A.3|1
Fuel pipe insecure tank to pump pipe |7.2.1|1
Electrical wiring insecure fuel pump wires |1.9.2a|1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a||1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| lower coupling loose to rack input shalf |2.2.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Steering system excessively rough |2.1.1 |a||1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Nearside Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Centre Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Headlamp missing |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
Offside Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||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
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|1
Nearside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|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 Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland |2.5.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Rear Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Rear Brake hose kinked |3.6.B.4b|1
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|1
Rear Brake hose stretched |3.6.B.4c|1
Rear Brake cable locking device insecure handbrakecable |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Exhaust system insecure both sides |6.1.2 |a||1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Rear Fuel system component leaking Pipe from pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Rear Fuel pipe insecure Metal pipe after pump (6.1.3 (a) (i))1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Offside 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
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1

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