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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN MICROBUSs year 1979

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mot history
Pass percent:52.23%
(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN MICROBUS year 1979 passes without issue)
Based on:471 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment71
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|33
Registration plate issues29
Horn not working |1.6.2a|26
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort20
Registration plate lamp issues18
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|17
Brake hose excessively deteriorated16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively13
Brakes imbalanced across an axle13
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|11
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|11
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|9
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|8
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|7
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Rear brake binding6
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|5
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Brake pipe excessively corroded5
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|5
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|5
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|4
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|4
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|4
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Rear brake application uneven3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5|3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|3
Brake hose damaged3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|3
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Front brake excessively fluctuating2
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|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
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Direction indicators not working all |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
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
Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Centre Steering damper deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b|1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch |5.2.6|1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Axle beam cracked |2.5.A.5a|1
Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |1.1.12 |d||1
Steering linkage is not secure to the vehicle structure steering dampener |2.1.3 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Front Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside 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 Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver |8.2.1a|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front An item not tested |Manual|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 Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Front Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a||1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached |5.3.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber missing |2.7.1b|1
Offside Front Shock absorber missing |2.7.1b|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision |7.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Boot lid component insecure |6.2.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner seal. |2.1.2 |e| |i||1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner seal. |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Brake valve leaking |1.1.7 |d| |i||1
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.3 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing link pin |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing link pin |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box |7.1.2|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Outer 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
Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Axle beam cracked |2.5.A.5a|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Parking brake lever releases when knocked |3.1.6a|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Offside 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
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Steering wheel locking device insecure |2.1.6|1
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Front Steering wheel locking device insecure |2.1.6|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|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
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.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
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Fuel system component insecure Filter |7.2.1|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Front Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|1
Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Brake servo leaking |3.6.C.1c|1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure |2.2.B.1a|1
Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|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 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 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 Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Offside Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Inner 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
Offside Inner 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
Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Nearside Outer 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
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing |3.5.1j|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose |6.1.7 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Driver`s door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed |6.2.3 |b| |ii||1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.3 |a||1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped FEED PIPE |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped AND HOSE |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt |2.4.G.4c|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Front Axle beam cracked corroded and cracked |2.5.A.5a|1
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Front position lamp|s| not working Nearside |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear position lamp|s| not working Offside |1.1.A.3b|1
Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings battery tray |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step |6.1.B.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
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|1
Headlamp switch insecure |1.7.1|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Offside Front Lower Axle beam cracked |2.5.A.5a|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Windscreen has damage1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Nearside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute staying on all the time |1.4.A.2g|1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside seat belt pretensioner deployed |5.4.3b|1
Offside seat belt pretensioner deployed |5.4.3b|1
Offside Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands |5.2.4b|1
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands |5.2.4b|1
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Offside Front 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
Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Vehicle Identification Number not displayed |0.2 |a||1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Stop lamp(s) not working Both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated With brake fluid (1.1.14 (b))1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Service brake excessively binding BOTH SIDES FRONT (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Brake lining(s) missing OUTER PART OF LINING MISSING (1.1.13 (c))1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working wiper likage (3.4 (a))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (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
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a))1
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bolt securing bar to suspension arm loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))1

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