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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN BEETLEs year 1960

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mot history
Pass percent:72.40%
(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE year 1960 passes without issue)
Based on:692 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|26
Horn not working |1.6.2a|25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle23
Registration plate lamp issues17
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort17
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|17
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|13
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|12
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|12
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively11
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Registration plate issues9
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|8
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|7
Rear brake application uneven7
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|7
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|7
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Brake hose has insufficient room to move5
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|5
Rear brake binding5
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Front brake application uneven4
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|3
Nearside Rear 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
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Battery insecure |1.9.1|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|3
Brake pipe excessively corroded3
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|3
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken |3.1.5|2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|2
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|2
Offside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|2
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|2
Offside Inner Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|2
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|2
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|2
Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|2
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|2
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly |1.4.C.1a|2
Offside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly |1.4.C.1a|2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.3a|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|2
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor |3.1.9|1
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor |3.1.9|1
Steering locking device missing both track rod end split pins |2.2.C.1g|1
rear brake recording little or no effort both |3.7.B.5a|1
Windscreen has damage1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Ball joint ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Gas suspension interconnecting pipe insecure |2.4.D.3|1
Rear Gas suspension accumulator displaced |2.4.D.1a|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
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
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Steering lock stop missing |2.2.D.2c|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spare wheel well |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to mounting |6.1.B.2|1
Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver |8.2.1a|1
Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver |8.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Steering component cracked and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Offside Front Steering wheel locking device insecure |2.1.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel arch rear |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both |1.4.A.2f|1
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both |1.4.A.2f|1
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Nearside Inner Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Upper Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Nearside Inner Front Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Outer Front Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Outer Front Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Trailer electrical socket |13 pin| not operating the trailer lamps as intended |1.9.4|1
Front position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped at flexi hose |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control |6.1.B.1a|1
Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control |6.1.B.1a|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Parking brake lever insecure |3.1.3b|1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Steering column locking device missing |2.1.6|1
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|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
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Electrical wiring inadequately supported rubs on steering column/suspension |1.9.2a|1
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure outer track rod end |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Inner Steering locking device insecure tracking adjuster |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber missing |2.7.1b|1
Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Offside Front front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)1
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)1
Main beam tell-tale not working (1.7.4c)1
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)1
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake lining|s| insecure |3.5.1g|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Steering damper cracked and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm |2.5.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm |2.5.A.3b|1
Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c|1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Horn control missing |1.6.1|1
Offside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front |1.4.C.1b|1
Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly |1.4.C.2|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Front Position lamp not working Offside & Nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Carrier Corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Front Axle modified so that vehicle stability is impaired To Low hitting on ground (5.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn upper and lower (5.1.2 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn upper and lower (5.1.2 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/floor (front) (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/floor (front) (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Brake performance not tested excessive brake pedal travel & front axle hitting the ground (1.2.1 (g))1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Steering system fouling brake hoses rubbing on wheel rim on full lock (2.1.4 (a))1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Horn emits two or more alternating tones |1.6.2d|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened retaining cover |as marked| |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened retaining cover |as marked| |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle |3.7.D.2b|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Brake hose damaged1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Steering damper leaking oil |2.2.C.1f|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir damaged and function impaired |3.6.A.2c|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint |2.5.B.2a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint |2.5.B.2a|1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|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 Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3|1
Nearside Front All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Rear Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Windscreen wiper control missing |8.2.1a|1
Front Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Position lamp switch insecure |1.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, 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 Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing |2.5.A.1b|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Front Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing |2.5.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis |2.4.A.1a|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Steering retaining device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1

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