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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN CAMPERVANs year 1979

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mot history
Pass percent:49.92%
(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN CAMPERVAN year 1979 passes without issue)
Based on:603 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment74
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|46
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|35
Brakes imbalanced across an axle26
Registration plate lamp issues26
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort22
Brake pipe excessively corroded21
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively21
Horn not working |1.6.2a|20
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|19
Rear brake binding17
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|15
Registration plate issues13
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|12
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|12
Brake hose excessively deteriorated12
Windscreen washer not working 11
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|10
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|8
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|8
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Rear brake application uneven6
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|5
Battery insecure |1.9.1|5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|5
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|4
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|4
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|4
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|4
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|3
Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Rear Battery insecure |1.9.1|3
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|3
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|3
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||3
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||3
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|3
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|3
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|3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i||2
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual|2
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|2
Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened front beam axle |5.3.3 |b| |i||2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s inner arch and outrigger |5.3.6 |a| |i||2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger |5.3.6 |a| |i||2
Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened o/s rear torsion bar end cap |5.3.3 |b| |i||2
Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear torsion bar tube at ends |5.3.3 |b| |i||2
Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear x member |6.1.6 |i| |i||2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|2
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|2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))2
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|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|2
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Horn is a siren |1.6.2c|2
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Front brake application uneven2
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|2
Axle beam cracked |2.5.A.5a|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside 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
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier |4.13 |a| |ii||1
All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Rear Floor excessively deteriorated |6.2.4 |a| |i||1
Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view |8.3.1c|1
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Rear Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Offside Outer Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Outer Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2|1
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.70 |7.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged brake pipe kinked from brake flexi hose to calliper |1.1.11 |c||1
Nearside Oil leaking excessively from engine rocker cover |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating |1.2.1 |e||1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating |1.2.1 |e||1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger area |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Offside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Brake cable insecure1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control |6.1.B.1a|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
Body or chassis 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 which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg x2 |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg x2 |6.1.A.1|1
Brake pump leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear brake drum inappropriately repaired |3.5.1n|1
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Around seat mount |6.2.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Brake performance not tested |1.2.1 |g||1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Upper arch |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Front Lower Axle beam cracked |2.5.A.5a|1
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front 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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill area (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember next to support bar (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Nearside passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed side door |6.2.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Upper Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Front Upper Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area has a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength |2.2.C.1h|1
Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|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
Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis front inner and outer valence (2.1.2 (e) (i))1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.1.2 (e) (i))1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis inner valence (2.1.2 (e) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber - all missing when fitted as standard |2.7.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber - all missing when fitted as standard |2.7.1a|1
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember |6.6.6|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember engine mounting area |6.1.B.2|1
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.5 |b| |i||1
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation |1.2.1 |d||1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie at rear |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie n/s rear |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill 2 patches |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Subframe 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 performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed |5.2.2b|1
Offside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Centre Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush |5.3.2 |c||1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush |5.3.2 |c||1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cracked (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear Fuel hose damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Step |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Step |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner ach |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|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
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
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1|1
Front Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Centre Front Lower Steering component cracked and unserviceable rubber steering uj |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc and offside rear |2.4.G.4e|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer step area |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer step area |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step area |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured inner step area |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension 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 has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Front Anti-roll bar fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))1
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation |1.2.1 |d||1
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))1
Brake hose damaged1
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper |6.2.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e|1
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative |3.6.G.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Centre Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake pipe |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|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
Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound |1.6.2e|1
Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn |2.4.G.4d|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i||1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by stop lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` DEVICES AFFECTING VISION IN FRONT OF WINDSCREEN. |8.3.1b|1
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle LEVER OPERATION OBSTRUCTED BY GEAR LEVER |3.1.6b|1
Central Rear Body has a projection caused by damage BUMPER BRACKETS PROTRUDEING SHARP EDGES. |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|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
Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside |1.7.5a|1
Rear position lamp|s| not working offside |1.1.A.3b|1
Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
front brake binding both front |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Offside Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|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 Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Central Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Offside Rear 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 Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1

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