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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN DELIVERYs year 1973

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mot history
Pass percent:54.47%
(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN DELIVERY year 1973 passes without issue)
Based on:571 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment74
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|37
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively29
Registration plate lamp issues29
Brake pipe excessively corroded24
Brake hose excessively deteriorated21
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|19
Brakes imbalanced across an axle18
Registration plate issues16
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|15
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|15
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|13
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|13
Horn not working |1.6.2a|13
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|12
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|11
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|10
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|10
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|10
Rear brake application uneven10
Rear brake binding9
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|8
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|8
Battery insecure |1.9.1|8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|8
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|8
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Windscreen washer not working 6
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|5
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|5
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|5
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|4
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|4
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|4
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|4
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|4
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|4
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
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|3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|3
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|3
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|3
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|3
Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|2
Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|2
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|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|2
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i||2
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.2.2 |a| |ii||2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|2
Offside Front Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Speedometer cannot be illuminated |7.8 |c| |ii||2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
An item not tested |Manual|2
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1|2
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|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
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|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
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt At steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside 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
Nearside 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
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis cross member (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis cross member (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside 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
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases inlet to box |6.1.2 |a||1
Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative sitting on bump stops |5.3.3 |c| |ii||1
Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative sitting on bump stops |5.3.3 |c| |ii||1
Brake hose damaged1
Horn is a gong |1.6.2c|1
Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding |6.2.B.1c|1
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened beam axel |2.4.G.1|1
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt |2.4.G.4c|1
Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Centre Steering damper damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|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 Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Outer 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 Inner 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 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 Seat belt damaged drivers belt freyed |7.1.2 |b| |i||1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drag link end worn opposite end to that connected to steering box |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced just in front of cab step |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 1st outrigger behind front wheel |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced first outrigger behind front wheel |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s outrigger at the rear which holds the side step |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver |8.2.1a|1
Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. |5.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside 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 lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Front Outer Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Front Inner Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Inner Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Outer Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Central Front Inner Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Front Inner 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 Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, 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 Drag link end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Nearside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Offside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
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
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|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
Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill/step,not continuosly welded |2.4.A.3|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt |2.4.G.4c|1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|1
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached and noisy |5.3.2 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |5.3.3 |b| |i||1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment |1.1.6 |c||1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Inner Rear Front drive shaft coupling is insecure |2.5.C.1c|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings main beam |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings steap |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings steap |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking ponts |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking ponts |6.1.B.2|1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|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 Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4b|1
Centre Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer track rod end ball joint dust cover |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner track rod end ball joint dust cover |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as marked |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as marked |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember as marked |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember as marked |2.4.A.3|1
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left |1.6.B4|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|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
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure both stalks |5.2.1a|1
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Steering component cracked and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective |2.5.A.4|1
Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged |7.2.2|1
Front Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rear cross box.|both sides| |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre |5.2.6|1
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|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
Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Brake performance not tested SERVICE BRAKE TO THE FLOOR DUE TO O/S/R FLUID LEAK (1.2.1 (g))1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Due to leaking O/s/r wheel cylinder. (1.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Suspect seized in runners (6.2.5 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))1
Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Suspect wheel cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Holed and corroded wheel arch tub. (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Clamp missing (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Nearside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1|1
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left |1.6.B4|1
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)1
Central Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped at brake hose |3.6.B.1|1
Offside 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 Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Axle beam cracked |2.5.A.5a|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|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
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2|1
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Offside Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2|1
Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Headlamp switch insecure |1.7.1|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to rear floor pan and inner sill. |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to rear floor pan and sill. |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Axle beam cracked |2.5.A.5a|1
Stop lamp not working BOTH |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j|1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))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
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion bumper |6.1.C.1|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
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and rear |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|1
Front passenger door catch insecure |6.2.B.2|1
Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings engine mount |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded holes x6 |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle behind wheel |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|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
Steering wheel retaining device missing |2.1.6|1
Steering column flexible coupling retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Sub-frame cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both front shock absorber top and bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))1
Nearside Steering linkage deformed track rod bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))1
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Rear rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Service brake application uneven across the axle |3.7.D.2b|1
Braking system leaking offside rear hub |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Front brake application uneven1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1

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