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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLEs year 1971

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mot history
Pass percent:52.33%
(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE year 1971 passes without issue)
Based on:537 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment73
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|50
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort28
Brakes imbalanced across an axle24
Registration plate lamp issues22
Horn not working |1.6.2a|22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively18
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|17
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|16
Rear brake binding15
Brake pipe excessively corroded13
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|12
Registration plate issues12
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Brake hose excessively deteriorated9
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|7
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|7
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Rear brake application uneven6
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|6
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|5
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|5
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
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|4
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
An item not tested |Manual|4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|4
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|3
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|3
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|3
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|3
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Battery insecure |1.9.1|3
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|3
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
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|2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated |5.2.3|2
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|2
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
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|2
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|2
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Horn is a siren |1.6.2c|2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
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|2
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|2
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Front brake application uneven2
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1|2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|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
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point and inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working reacting with indicator |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working reacting with sidelight |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box to axle |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn idler pin to steering arms |5.1.2 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c|1
Offside 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 Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Front passenger door catch insecure |6.2.B.2|1
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
rear parking |secondary| brake grabbing severely |3.7.B.6b|1
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Central Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Central Rear Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis |2.4.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|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
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|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
Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |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
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Front Windscreen wiper control missing |8.2.1a|1
Centre Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated |5.2.3|1
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))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
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Direction indicators not working all indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working brake light comes on instead of position light |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner arch |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner arch |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering under vehicle |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner arch |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Brake servo insecurely mounted bolt missing. only held in with one |3.6.A.2a|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel Arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel Arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel Arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|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 Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point |6.1.B.2|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Trailer electrical socket insecure |1.9.3a|1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt |2.4.G.4c|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis section |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger |6.1.B.2|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside and offside rear body crossmember |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position |1.4.A.1|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Outer Rear 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 has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|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
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a|1
Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable knotted |3.5.1b|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill step |5.2.6|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
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Front Steering damper fractured and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Rear Brake lining|s| insecure |3.5.1g|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
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1/4 sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp suspected bad earth with indicator |1.1.A.3f|1
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
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
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Axle beam cracked |2.5.A.5a|1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.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
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded along floor to sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded along floor to sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6|1
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and rear outriggers |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|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
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
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|1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|1
Offside Front 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 Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|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
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Corroded area |Chalked|. |2.4.A.3|1
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Steering retaining device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chalked |2.4.A.3|1
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear gaitor |2.2.C.1c|1
Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded |1.1.21 |e| |i||1
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area so damaged that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chalked. |2.1.2 |e| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chalked |5.3.6 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil |3.6.E.1|1
Nearside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
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|1
Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|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 Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure |2.2.B.1a|1
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2|1
brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j|1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Position lamp switch missing |1.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Hazard warning switch insecure |1.4.B.1d|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b|1
Nearside Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose |7.1.1 |b||1
Steering column has excessive movement up and down |2.2.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor reinforcer nr axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|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
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|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
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover missing |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view really slow |8.2.1c|1
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Steering column modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (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 Front Front position lamp|s| not working dip lamp |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working side lamp |1.1.A.3b|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside 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|1

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