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MOT History from tests of diesel VAUXHALL ASTRAs year 1988

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mot history
Pass percent:42.91%
(The average a diesel VAUXHALL ASTRA year 1988 passes without issue)
Based on:289 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Registration plate lamp issues33
Brake pipe excessively corroded32
Headlamp aim out of alignment28
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle20
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|18
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|17
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|14
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|14
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|13
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|13
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively12
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|12
Horn not working |1.6.2a|11
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|8
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|8
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Registration plate issues7
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|6
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|6
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|5
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|5
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Rear brake application uneven4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|4
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|4
Emissions not tested |7.0|4
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|4
Rear brake binding4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.2|3
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|3
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|3
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|3
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Windscreen has damage3
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|3
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|2
Offside 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
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Front brake application uneven2
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|2
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual|2
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e|2
Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Nearside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|2
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|2
Rear fog lamp switch insecure |1.3.1a|2
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment |3.5.1f|1
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured |3.1.9|1
Offside Rear Axle beam cracked |2.5.A.5a|1
Upper Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured |3.1.9|1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Front Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor |3.3.C.3|1
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.3|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing |2.4.G.1|1
Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Stop lamp insecure |1.2.1a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle |3.1.6b|1
Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |5.2.6|1
Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Horn control insecure |1.6.1|1
Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output |1.2.4a|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel |3.3.A.3|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1

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