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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN DELIVERYVANs year 1978

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mot history
Pass percent:49.23%
(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN DELIVERYVAN year 1978 passes without issue)
Based on:455 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment65
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|47
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|29
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively26
Horn not working |1.6.2a|24
Registration plate lamp issues23
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort19
Brake hose excessively deteriorated18
Brake pipe excessively corroded18
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|17
Registration plate issues17
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|16
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|14
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|14
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|13
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|12
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Brakes imbalanced across an axle10
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|10
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|10
Rear brake binding10
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|9
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|8
Battery insecure |1.9.1|8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Rear brake application uneven6
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|6
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|6
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|5
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|4
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|4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|4
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||3
Front brake application uneven3
Emissions not tested |7.0|3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Windscreen washer not working 3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|2
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|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 Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|2
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|2
Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|2
Nearside Front Axle beam cracked |2.5.A.5a|2
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound |1.6.2e|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|2
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|2
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|2
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3|2
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|2
Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|2
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|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
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing |3.6.G.1a|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis pedal linkage |1.1.21 |e| |i||1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.1.2 |e| |i||1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured |5.2.6|1
Offside 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 Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|1
Front Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|1
Offside Rear Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4|1
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Steering damper fractured and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Offside Front Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|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 Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Front position lamp|s| not working with ignition off |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear position lamp|s| not working with ignition off |1.1.A.3b|1
Drag link end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped Front-rear: chafing hole in x-member. |3.6.B.1|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Braking system leaking stop lamp switch |3.6.A.1|1
Front Brake clevis joint insecure on pedal relay lever |3.5.1d|1
Front Brake rod locking device insecure relay lever to servo |3.5.1l|1
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Emissions not tested |8.2.1.2 |d||1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Parking brake lever releases when knocked |3.1.6a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system |1.1.11 |b| |ii||1
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system |1.1.11 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area |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
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high |8.2.1.2 |e||1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |4.1.2 |b||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working Short circuit / earth fault |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.2.2 |b||1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer 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 brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Trailer electrical socket insecure missing |1.9.3a|1
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit both |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Lower 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
Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Towbar component insecure |6.6.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front inner sill area |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axel holed |2.4.A.3|1
Towbar assembly inappropriately repaired |6.6.7|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting missing |7.1.1|1
Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type bolting to the chassis inefficient |6.6.2|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b|1
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 insecure |2.7.2b|1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Offside 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
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed |5.2.2b|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Brake hose damaged1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle tube |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|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
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|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
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Central Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Sub-frame inappropriately repaired patches not continually welded |2.4.A.2|1
Steering box insecure bolts missing |2.2.B.1a|1
Braking system leaking brake master cylinder by stop light switch |3.6.A.1|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5|1
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden |2.4.A.1b|1
Offside Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden |2.4.A.1b|1
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/jacking point |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner chassis sill area t |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering bump stop mounting |6.1.A.1|1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Front Axle beam cracked |2.5.A.5a|1
Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative vehicle has a switch fitted so must work |1.4.B.1b|1
Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative switch fitted so must work |1.4.B.1b|1
Central Front Ball joint has excessive play mounted to front beam |2.2.B.1f|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases whole rear system corroded and holed |7.1.2|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Rear Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust |7.3.A.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 Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front 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 Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Front Anti-roll bar fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |3.1.9|1
Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|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
Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Steering damper leaking oil |2.2.C.1f|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside 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 Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Horn control missing |1.6.1|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 Front Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|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
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sub frame mount |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1

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