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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN KOMBIs year 1977

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mot history
Pass percent:52.32%
(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN KOMBI year 1977 passes without issue)
Based on:302 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment46
Registration plate lamp issues19
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively18
Registration plate issues17
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|16
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|15
Brake hose excessively deteriorated14
Horn not working |1.6.2a|13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|11
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|9
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle9
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|7
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Battery insecure |1.9.1|5
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Brake pipe excessively corroded5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|4
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|3
Windscreen washer not working 3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|3
Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e|3
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Rear brake binding3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|3
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|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
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|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Rear brake application uneven2
Nearside Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Offside Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.E.4c|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|2
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|2
Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|2
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|2
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|2
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Front brake application uneven2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|2
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Direction indicators not working all lamps |1.4.A.2c|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation |1.1.A.2|1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Offside Front Steering retaining device missing track rod arm no locking pins in nuts |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to hose |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to hose |3.6.B.1|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe mount broken |7.1.1|1
Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear pipes |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|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 Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Centre Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose |3.5.1j|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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside 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
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|1
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.E.4c|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.E.4c|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Towbar retaining device missing |6.6.3a|1
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Parking brake lever releases when knocked |3.1.6a|1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn |3.1.5|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |3.3.A.2|1
Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Central Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play pin (2.1.3 (b) (i))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
Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
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 Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear |8.1.2b|1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f|1
Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Horn not a constant note |1.7.1e|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Steering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork steering box loose |2.1.2 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive c o to high |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|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 Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger/jacking point holed |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Battery insecure corrosion under battery |1.9.1|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))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 Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Outer 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 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 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Drop arm. |marked| |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside 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
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Offside Rear Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Towbar component insecure |6.6.1|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake equalizer mounting aerea |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Centre Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Stop lamp|s| all not working When sidelights are on |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Steering system fouling joint catching body |2.1.4 |a||1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings panel |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Horn control missing |1.6.1|1
Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured |5.2.6|1
Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt |2.4.G.4c|1
Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn centre pivot (5.1.2 (b) (i))1
Central Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Centre Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake judder |3.7.D.1|1
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake judder |3.7.D.1|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Centre Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens missing |1.4.A.2e|1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
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|1
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|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
Centre Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Front Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|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
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside 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
Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a|1
Towbar component excessively corroded |6.6.1|1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated |7.8 |c| |ii||1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Central Steering locking device missing drop arm split pin |2.2.C.1g|1
Central Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| pinion shaft has excessive `lift` |2.2.A.1b|1
Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower both sides of vehicle |2.4.G.2|1
Central Front Upper Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings excess movement in arm assembly |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Central Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Outer 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 Front Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Nearside Front Inner Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Inner Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Front Inner Trailing arm locating pin insecure |2.4.G.3a|1
Nearside 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 suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Front Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b|1
Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside 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 Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Emissions not tested |8.2.1.2 |d||1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1

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