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MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL NOVAs year 1983

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mot history
Pass percent:61.81%
(The average a petrol VAUXHALL NOVA year 1983 passes without issue)
Based on:762 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment52
Brakes imbalanced across an axle37
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|35
Brake pipe excessively corroded30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|27
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|23
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|20
Registration plate lamp issues20
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|17
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|15
Brake hose excessively deteriorated14
Registration plate issues12
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|11
Horn not working |1.6.2a|11
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|10
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|9
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|9
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|8
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|8
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|8
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|8
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|8
Rear brake application uneven8
Rear brake binding8
Offside Rear Suspension spring 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
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|7
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|7
Front brake application uneven7
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|6
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort6
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|5
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|5
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|5
Emissions not tested |7.0|4
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|4
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|4
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure3
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|3
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|3
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released3
Battery insecure |1.9.1|3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Suspension component 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 Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|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 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 Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|2
Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|2
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|2
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Centre Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|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
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken |3.1.5|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipes |1.1.11 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Brake performance not tested |1.2.1 |g||1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.E.1b|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch and outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6|1
Parking brake lever releases when knocked button sticking |3.1.6a|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|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
Headlamp switch insecure |1.7.1|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Front Upper Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired near side rear inner wheel arch area |5.2.6|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired off side rear inner wheel arch area |5.2.6|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front of off side rear inner wheel arch area |5.2.6|1
Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc near side front outer gaiter small end open |2.5.C.1a|1
Fuel pipe leaking under rear floor |7.2.3|1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Offside Front Suspension arm fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle |1.2.1 |b| |i||1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b|1
Offside Outer 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Horn control missing |1.6.1|1
Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure both jubilee clips securing hoses corroded and broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at top suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|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
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. |5.1.1|1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected AT ENGINE BAY AND UNDER SIDE (4.11 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Steering system fouling BOTH FUEL PIPES AT BULKHEAD (2.1.4 (a))1
Nearside Front wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Inner Front 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
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.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
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |5.2.6|1
Nearside 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
Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake hose damaged1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top/inner wing |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie bar mount |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill patch not welded all round |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill holed |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear floor pan corroded holed |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills |2.4.A.3|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Central Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))1
Offside Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Centre Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken |3.1.5|1
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound |1.6.2e|1
Horn control insecure |1.6.1|1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Offside Rear Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Parking brake lever releases when knocked |3.1.6a|1
Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Windscreen has damage1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Front Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1

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