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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN MICROBUSs year 1978

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mot history
Pass percent:53.72%
(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN MICROBUS year 1978 passes without issue)
Based on:376 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively26
Registration plate lamp issues22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|22
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|20
Brake hose excessively deteriorated19
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort17
Brake pipe excessively corroded15
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|14
Registration plate issues12
Horn not working |1.6.2a|12
Brakes imbalanced across an axle11
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|10
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|8
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|7
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Rear brake binding6
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Rear brake application uneven5
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|4
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|4
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|4
Windscreen washer not working 4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|4
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|4
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|4
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Front brake application uneven3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
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|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|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 Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|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 Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion |2.4.G.1|2
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|2
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|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
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Outer Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Inner Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Inner Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Outer Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|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 Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front 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 Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|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
Offside 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
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Steering damper excessively corroded and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, 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 deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|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
Battery insecure Both o/s + n/s |1.9.1|1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened inner sill |5.3.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Centre Front Anti-roll bar missing |2.4.G.1|1
Front Anti-roll bar missing |2.4.G.1|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot|s| or their associated mountings locking device insecure |3.1.4b|1
Nearside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b|1
Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system |1.1.11 |b| |ii||1
Brake performance not tested |1.2.1 |g||1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Brake servo damaged and function impaired |3.6.A.2c|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
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner 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
Offside Outer 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
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer 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 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 Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer 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 Front 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
Offside 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 Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front beam bracket holed. |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, 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
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Outer Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.E.4c|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|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 Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in multiple places |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired around reel mounting |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor in cab |3.1.9|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Axle beam distorted corroded |2.5.A.5b|1
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|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
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
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|1
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|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
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |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
Nearside Front 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 Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat stalk fallen off |5.2.1a|1
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Braking system leaking brake master cylinder |3.6.A.1|1
Rear Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Front Axle beam cracked |2.5.A.5a|1
Brake hose damaged1
Nearside Front Axle beam cracked corroded |2.5.A.5a|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Outer 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
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened |5.3.3 |b| |i||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Horn is a siren |1.6.2c|1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Lower Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|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 Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Brake servo damaged and its function is impaired |3.6.A.2c|1
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|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
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|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
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested |4.1.2 |b||1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested |4.1.2 |b||1
Front Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
Brake rod insecure |3.5.1d|1
Nearside Front Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking pipe union |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))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
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point/sill inner section holed and corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger beneath seat. (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))1
Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1

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