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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN KARMANNs year 1969

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mot history
Pass percent:64.76%
(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN KARMANN year 1969 passes without issue)
Based on:803 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment79
Horn not working |1.6.2a|36
Registration plate lamp issues26
Registration plate issues20
Brakes imbalanced across an axle19
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|16
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|13
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort13
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|13
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|12
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|11
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|11
Rear brake binding10
Battery insecure |1.9.1|10
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|9
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|9
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|9
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|7
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|7
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|6
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|6
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|5
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Rear brake application uneven5
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|5
Windscreen washer not working 4
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Brake pipe excessively corroded4
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|4
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|4
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
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|4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|3
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|3
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|3
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|3
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated3
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|3
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|3
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|3
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|2
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|2
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken |3.1.5|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|2
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|2
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|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
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Horn control missing |1.6.1|2
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure |3.5.1l|2
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm excessive playwhere its bolted to inner suspension tube |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage |3.1.4a|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b|2
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|2
Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))2
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))2
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|2
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
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|2
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|2
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5|2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b|1
Nearside Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Damaged shoeing white light to rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Drivers door (6.2.3 (a))1
Offside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))1
Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bll joint has excess play/lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Drivers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))1
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Brake hose damaged1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Lower Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.E.1b|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside 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 Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Front Steering column cracked and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside 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 Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Centre Front passenger door does not latch securely closed bonnet |6.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced marked with white chalk |2.4.G.1|1
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Front brake application uneven1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside 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 Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Offside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking flexi hose |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |1.1.12 |d||1
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s |1.4.A.2f|1
Steering column shaft locking device missing |2.1.6|1
Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a|1
Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Brake hose stretched |3.6.B.4c|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing |3.5.1j|1
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
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|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Windscreen has damage1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside 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
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|1
Centre Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Fuel hose insecure |7.2.1|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 Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed |1.9.2c|1
Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a|1
Rear Fuel hose insecure |7.2.1|1
Front Fuel hose insecure |7.2.1|1
Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Steering box insecure |2.1.3 |a| |i||1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.1.3 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Lower Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing |2.4.E.2|1
Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden |2.4.A.1b|1
Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired fouling speedo cable |3.6.A.3|1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|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
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Headlamp not working on main beam both |1.7.5a|1
Stop lamp not working both |1.2.1b|1
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned |2.2.C.1b|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel little or no effort (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Fuel hose damaged on filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))1
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|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 Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative |3.6.G.2|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.5 |b| |i||1
Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|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
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|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
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber missing |2.7.1b|1
Offside Front Shock absorber missing |2.7.1b|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2|1
Offside Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour |1.7.6|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted |2.2.D.2c|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper wheel arch / floor area |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper wheel arch / floor area |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush |5.3.2 |c||1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch area near beam mounting |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to axle beam mounting |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch area near beam mounting |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing |2.5.B.1a|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Nearside 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
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Rear Bumper likely to become detached mounting bolts loose (6.1.4 (a) (ii))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
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch |1.4.B.1c|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Steering wheel locking device insecure |2.1.6|1
Offside Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2|1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both |4.1.2 |c||1
Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both blue |4.2.3 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen head lamp lens twisted |4.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded and seat mountings,floor section where marked multiple areas |5.2.6|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear lense (4.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Brake back plate|s| securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1

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