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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN MOTORs year 1989

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mot history
Pass percent:62.57%
(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR year 1989 passes without issue)
Based on:724 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brake hose excessively deteriorated56
Brake pipe excessively corroded42
Headlamp aim out of alignment41
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively33
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|32
Registration plate lamp issues17
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))10
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|9
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|9
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|8
Rear brake application uneven7
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|7
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|6
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|6
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Registration plate issues5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Horn not working |1.6.2a|5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|5
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))5
Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|4
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|4
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort4
Brakes imbalanced across an axle4
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|4
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))4
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Rear brake binding3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Windscreen washer not working 3
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))3
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|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 Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|2
Nearside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside 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
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|2
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||2
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))2
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))2
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))2
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Offside Rear Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| excessively corroded |2.3.2|1
Centre Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| excessively corroded |2.3.2|1
Centre Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded complete outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Emissions not tested engine keeps cutting out when trying to carry out test properly |7.3.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wishbone |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Brake hose damaged1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective |7.2.4c|1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing. |7.1.2|1
Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tail gate |6.2.B.1c|1
Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Centre Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system |1.1.11 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.27% |7.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view |8.3.1c|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| obviously incorrectly positioned |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned |1.2.1a|1
Trailer electrical socket |13 pin| not operating the trailer lamps as intended |1.9.4|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings corrosion above lower suspension at front |6.1.B.2|1
Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Offside Front front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch |1.4.B.1c|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Rear Towbar retaining device insecure |6.6.3a|1
Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
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|1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar bush split |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both front and rear of the rear wheel at sill/arch area |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b|1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Braking system leaking FRONT TO REAR PIPE |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |1.1.12 |d||1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system |1.1.12 |c| |i||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Brake pipe leaking master cylinder to valve |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Rear Brake cable insecure1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Front brake application uneven1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment |1.1.6 |c||1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |4.1.1 |c||1
Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire Fuel filler piping gaiter |6.1.3 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/ sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.1 |c| |ii||1
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.1 |c| |ii||1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Fuel hose excessively damaged cracked and perished adrift from filler cap |7.2.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step area |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill |6.1.B.2|1
Brake pipe leaking main at valve |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Brake pipe leaking front to rear |3.6.A.1|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Front Braking system leaking burst on test |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Exhaust system incomplete |7.1.4|1
Emissions not tested Engine misfiring |7.3.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner & outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable external lower |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Steering wheel locking device insecure |2.1.6|1
Emissions not tested |8.2.1.2 |d||1
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose driver buckle /bolt loose (7.1.1 (b))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Entrance/exit step in such a condition as to affect the stability of passengers during use (9.7 (a) (iii))1
Offside Entrance/exit step in such a condition as to affect the stability of passengers during use (9.7 (a) (iii))1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases several places (6.1.2 (a))1
Drivers view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bar d bush and link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))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
Nearside 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
Nearside Front Passengers seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system BRAKE PIPE CORRODED LEAKING (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Brake performance not tested NO BRAKE TEST DUE TO LEAK (1.2.1 (g))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner quarter (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner quarter (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch bottom of sill in front of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch bottom of sill in front of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside & Offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Indicator switch inoperative switch will not stay in o/s position (4.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))1
Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture main (1.1.11 (a))1
Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))1
Central Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Fluid coming from clutch slave cylinder. (8.4.1 (a) (i))1

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