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MOT History from tests of diesel VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLEs year 1986

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mot history
Pass percent:53.98%
(The average a diesel VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE year 1986 passes without issue)
Based on:465 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded46
Brake hose excessively deteriorated45
Registration plate lamp issues43
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively37
Headlamp aim out of alignment25
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|16
Brakes imbalanced across an axle14
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|14
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Horn not working |1.6.2a|10
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort10
Registration plate issues8
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|8
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Windscreen has damage6
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Brake hose has insufficient room to move5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|3
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Battery insecure |1.9.1|3
Emissions not tested |7.0|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|3
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
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|2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||2
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|2
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|2
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|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
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door step |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door step |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.5 |a| |ii||1
Fuel system component leaking Engine compartment |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Offside Front 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front suspension arm mount on body |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.6.B.2c|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged kinked at caliper (1.1.11 (c))1
Offside Brake cable insecure fouling on road wheel (1.1.15 (c))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch |5.3.6 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached loose |5.3.3 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Steering rack insecure excessive play in rack bushes (2.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Front brake application uneven1
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Offside 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
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
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
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated |7.8 |c| |ii||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount behind wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|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
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill |6.1.B.2|1
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| excessively damaged |2.3.2|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))1
Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii))1
Rear Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill |6.1.B.2|1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Horn not working new horn fitted |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Driver`s view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction air freshner |3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative does not operate on offside. |1.4.B.1b|1
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside outer sill |6.1.B.2|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside inner sill |6.1.B.2|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front wing/wheel arch |5.2.6|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside rear chassis |6.1.B.2|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside rear chassis |6.1.B.2|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|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
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced two hole by seat belt anchorage point (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced large hole by seat belt anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded iiner arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front brake excessively fluctuating1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted |6.1.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front 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
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working |4.9.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up |5.1.3 |a| |ii||1
Brake performance not tested Due to nearside front wheel binding & nearside rear wheel bearing. May cause damage to brake tester or vehicle. |1.2.1 |g||1
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2f|1
Offside Front Track rod end inappropriately modified |2.2.C.1e|1
Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |6.1.D.1a|1
Offside Rear Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Rear Brake cable insecure1
Fuel tank insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt |2.4.G.4c|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear 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 sill to outrigger |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to outrigger |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Brake cable insecure |3.5.1d|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Front Front position lamp|s| flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.1.4c|1
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen |3.5 |a||1
Offside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
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|1
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|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible |4.1.4 |c||1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Brake pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe fractured |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken at manifold flange |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Brake hose damaged1
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation |1.1.15 |d||1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Emissions not tested multiple exhaust leaks (8.2.2.2 (e))1
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill - no continuous seam weld (6.1.1 (d) (i))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision not attached (7.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and sill end |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and sill end |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch top / floor |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| obscured more than 50% |1.1.A.3c|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| obscured more than 50% |1.1.A.3c|1
Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Rear brake binding1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1

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