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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN KOMBIs year 1971

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mot history
Pass percent:57.42%
(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN KOMBI year 1971 passes without issue)
Based on:364 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment31
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|29
Rear brake binding24
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort23
Brake pipe excessively corroded17
Registration plate lamp issues17
Horn not working |1.6.2a|16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively16
Registration plate issues14
Brakes imbalanced across an axle14
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|8
Rear brake application uneven8
Windscreen washer not working 7
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|5
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Battery insecure |1.9.1|5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|4
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
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|3
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|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Windscreen has damage3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Front brake application uneven3
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1|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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
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|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 Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|2
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated2
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|2
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture |1.1.11 |a||2
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn |3.1.5|2
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b|2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
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|2
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation |1.1.A.2|2
Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))1
Offside Front Upper 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
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 Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e|1
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Stop lamp|s| all not working o/s/n/s |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|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
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.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 Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Offside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Offside Inner 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 Oil leaking excessively from transmission |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Brake lining|s| contaminated |1.1.13 |b||1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
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
Anti-roll bar insecure |2.4.G.1|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 Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|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
Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Steering box damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, 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 an inadequately locked flange bolt |2.4.G.4c|1
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an inadequately locked flange bolt |2.4.G.4c|1
Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
Offside Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii||1
Central Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Brake valve justbehind master cylinder |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Braking system leaking valve behind servo |3.6.A.1|1
Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc all four |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Lower 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 brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Horn control insecure |1.6.1|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Reflector |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced Reflector |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Master Cylinder |3.6.A.1|1
Brake valve leaking Brake Bias Valve |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked areas |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))1
Nearside Front Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))1
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both ends from box to axle connection (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached |5.3.2 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment |2.1.3 |b| |ii||1
Stop lamp not working both |1.2.1b|1
Braking system leaking brake light switch |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play kingpin |2.2.B.1g|1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|1
Headlamp switch missing dip/main beam |1.7.1|1
Braking system leaking at brake light switch |3.6.A.1|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle missing |6.2.B.1b|1
Horn control missing |1.6.1|1
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Front brake excessively fluctuating1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play upper and lower kingpin |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play upper and lower kingpin |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer joints |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, 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 |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Centre Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Offside Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|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
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
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side and stop interaction |4.4.3 |b||1
Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture pipe in master cylinder blanked off |1.1.11 |a||1
Service brake excessively binding both front |1.2.1 |f||1
Service brake excessively binding both rear |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured |5.3.3 |b| |ii||1
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |5.3.3 |b| |i||1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit both |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected wiring in engine bay |4.11 |a| |ii||1
Brake performance not tested |1.2.1 |g||1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
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
Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LHD lense (4.1.2 (c))1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b|1
Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Emissions not tested vehicle cut out would not restart,during emissions test |8.2.1.2 |d||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 Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Upper 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
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Main beam tell-tale missing |4.9.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear. |1.1.11 |a||1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture |1.1.11 |a||1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft likely to become detached bolts missing (6.1.7 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp(s) not working Both stop lamps not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel No service brake on front (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear cv gaiters inner and outer are split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure top nut |2.1.6|1
Nearside Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking pipe |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking pipe |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped and pipe to long |3.6.B.1|1
Front Drag link end loose nut undone |2.2.B.1d|1
Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Brake clevis joint locking device missing brake pedal |3.5.1l|1
Offside Front Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play both ends |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported clip to hose |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported clip to hose both ends |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Inner Steering locking device missing track rod |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Outer Steering locking device missing track rod |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Front Inner Steering locking device missing track rod |2.2.C.1g|1
Front Steering locking device missing steering damper |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Front Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated |3.3.E.5b|1
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5|1
Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Rear Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Offside Rear Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1

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