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MOT History from tests of diesel VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLEs year 1991

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mot history
Pass percent:54.33%
(The average a diesel VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE year 1991 passes without issue)
Based on:427 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively56
Headlamp aim out of alignment43
Brake pipe excessively corroded32
Brakes imbalanced across an axle15
Brake hose excessively deteriorated13
Registration plate lamp issues12
Horn not working |1.6.2a|11
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|10
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|10
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|10
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|8
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|8
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|7
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|6
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|5
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|4
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|4
Rear brake binding4
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|3
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|3
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|3
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|2
Registration plate issues2
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))2
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|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
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 Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a|2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Rear brake application uneven2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear coil spring broken Coil Spring snapped |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Inner Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Front Upper 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 Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing |2.5.B.1a|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||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
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding 70 kgs (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong direction (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong direction (4.1.2 (c))1
Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside 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
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
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Outer 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 Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements |7.7 |c||1
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values |8.2.2.2 |f||1
Nearside Rear 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength all around suspension mounting points (shock absorber). (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength all around suspension mounting points (shock absorber). (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill within 30cm of suspension arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))1
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam main headlamp switch faulty (4.1.3 (b))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))1
Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing middle and n/s mirrors missing (3.3 (a))1
Offside Front 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 outrigger / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened all suspension components heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened all suspension components heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Service brake excessively binding n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound |1.6.2e|1
Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Emissions not tested |7.4.B.1|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust silencer mountings broken x 2 |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both |1.8|1
Front position lamp|s| not working both sides |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Fuel tank insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|1
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative |4.5.3 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer |8.2.2.1 |b||1
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened |5.3.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened |5.3.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both lower |2.4.G.2|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
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))1
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))1
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b|1
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger / inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger / inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre box on joint |7.1.2|1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Nearside Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, 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 Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.6.B.2c|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))1
Offside Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering slam panel |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage drivers door sharp edge |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion drivers door |6.1.C.1|1
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front silencer |7.1.2|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake performance not tested due to seized brake |3.7.A.1|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |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
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis support |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected |2.1.5 |c| |ii||1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users |8.2.2.2 |c||1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front Inner 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 Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom wish bone outer ball joint |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|1
Rear Brake valve damaged |3.6.A.2c|1
Trailer electrical socket |13 pin| not operating the trailer lamps as intended |1.9.4|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Central Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Rear fog lamp missing |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1

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