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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN BEETLEs year 1983

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mot history
Pass percent:48.42%
(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE year 1983 passes without issue)
Based on:349 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment76
Brakes imbalanced across an axle32
Horn not working |1.6.2a|21
Registration plate lamp issues15
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|14
Registration plate issues14
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|12
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|11
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively10
Brake hose excessively deteriorated10
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort9
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Brake pipe excessively corroded8
Rear brake binding8
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Front brake application uneven6
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|5
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|4
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|4
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|3
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|3
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b|3
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||2
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Rear brake application uneven2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|2
Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|2
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|2
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))2
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))2
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside 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 Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged 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
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted floor to inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|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, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Centre Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits too high (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.5 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing |2.4.G.1|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Centre Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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 deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |3.3 |a||1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.6 |a| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp insecure |4.1.1 |c||1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Steering damper leaking oil |2.2.C.1f|1
Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Front front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected |1.1.16 |b| |ii||1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected |1.1.16 |b| |ii||1
Rear Passenger`s seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced x2 (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
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)1
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)1
Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion master cylinder |1.1.16 |d| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box |2.1.2 |e| |i||1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings shocker top mount |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort footbrake |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mount |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mount |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door |6.1.C.1|1
Rear position lamp|s| not working o/sn/srearlanpsnotwworking |1.1.A.3b|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels |3.1.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Rear Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front floor panel corroded in two places |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch at sill and above |2.4.A.3|1
Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced |4.1.4 |a||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Stop lamp|s| remains on when the brakes are released |4.3.2 |a| |iii||1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush |5.3.2 |c||1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush/bearing |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |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
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded driver seat floor panel |5.2.6|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control |2.1.1|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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|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
Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|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
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure 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 Anti-roll bar linkage missing |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing |2.4.G.1|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Centre Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Service brake application uneven across the axle |3.7.D.2b|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Nearside Front All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Inner Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Inner 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 Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis |2.4.A.1a|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 Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Offside Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Brake hose damaged1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre floor correred. |6.1.B.2|1

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