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MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL CHEVETTEs year 1981

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mot history
Pass percent:63.01%
(The average a petrol VAUXHALL CHEVETTE year 1981 passes without issue)
Based on:830 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment80
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|69
Brake pipe excessively corroded30
Brakes imbalanced across an axle30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively29
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|27
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|22
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|19
Registration plate lamp issues19
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|17
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|15
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|15
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|14
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|13
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|12
Brake hose excessively deteriorated12
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|10
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|9
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|9
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|9
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|9
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort9
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|8
Horn not working |1.6.2a|8
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|8
Rear brake application uneven8
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|7
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|7
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|7
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Front brake application uneven6
Registration plate issues6
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|6
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|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 brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|5
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|4
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))4
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1|3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|3
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Windscreen washer not working 3
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|3
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Front Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|2
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|2
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|2
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|2
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|2
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|2
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|2
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Brake hose damaged2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking |1.1.16 |b| |i||1
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation |4.2.2 |a||1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Offside Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Windscreen has damage1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e|1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.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
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door skin (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury doorskin (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury apron/valance (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg at lower arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Drivers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))1
Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))1
Rear Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Spare wheel carrier fractured excessively corroded (6.1.5 (a))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing at a panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible inadequately located (5.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear rear parking |secondary| brake grabbing severely |3.7.B.6b|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| excessively worn |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill inner and outer |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch |6.2.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Steering column flexible coupling insecure |2.1.5|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive Adjusted Carburettor Mixture |7.3.D.4|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|1
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Steering retaining device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Panhard rod insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Panhard rod insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose |2.5.B.1a|1
All direction indicators not working cross over fault effecting all lamps |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam cross over fault on n/s |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working cross over fault |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt detached at rack body ,insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint ball joint loose |2.5.B.1a|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| excessive wear in rack on n/s |2.2.A.1b|1
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |1.8.B.1|1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i||1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative |4.5.3 |a| |ii||1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth anti slip missing |1.1.2 |c||1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.C.1b|1
Nearside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Inner Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Centre outer sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill filled with mesh and fibre glass |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Brake cable insecure1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Driver`s door hinge insecure |6.2.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2|1
Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound |1.6.2e|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Steering column shaft locking device insecure |2.1.6|1
Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened |2.4.F.1c|1
Offside Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen |3.5 |a||1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing |2.4.E.2|1
Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|1
Offside Outer 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 Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Rear 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 Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Electrical wiring inadequately supported under bonnet |1.9.2a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside sill ends |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and centre rear sections leaking (6.1.2 (a))1
Driver`s seat moving inadvertently |6.2.5 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Rear brake binding1
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1

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