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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN MOTORs year 1990

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mot history
Pass percent:60.85%
(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR year 1990 passes without issue)
Based on:733 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively59
Brake hose excessively deteriorated46
Brake pipe excessively corroded36
Registration plate lamp issues35
Headlamp aim out of alignment34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|15
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|13
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|10
Brakes imbalanced across an axle9
Rear brake application uneven9
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|9
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))9
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|8
Registration plate issues8
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|7
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|7
Horn not working |1.6.2a|7
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort6
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|6
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|6
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))5
Rear brake binding4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))4
Windscreen washer not working 3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|3
Rear Brake cable insecure3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|2
Hazard warning switch insecure |1.4.B.1d|2
Front brake application uneven2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|2
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|2
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Offside 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
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))2
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))2
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail ferrules corroded |1.1.12 |a||1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |3.1 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |1.1.12 |d||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 Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|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
Offside 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Steering system fouling Column coupling fouling hoses. |2.2.D.2a|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 8.2% |7.3.B.1a|1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating |1.2.1 |e||1
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating |1.2.1 |e||1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.5 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch area next to suspension arm |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch area next to engine mounting |6.1.B.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 Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear quarter panel |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch area |6.1.B.2|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Headlamp switch insecure |1.7.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 4.1 |7.3.B.1a|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |1.3.2e|1
Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Headlamp lens missing headlamp glass lens missing |4.1.1 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm mounting bracket/inner sill excessively corroded |5.3.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm outer mounting bracket & wheel arch area excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm outer mounting bracket & wheel arch area excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust forward manifold pipe corroded,fractured & blowing adjacent to flange joint |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill section within 30cms of rear suspension arm outer mounting |2.4.A.3|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer corroded on end & tail section missing |7.1.2|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust silencer straps missing |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill & wheel arch sections within 30cms of rear suspension arm outer mounting |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section within 30cms of rear suspension arm outer mounting |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both |1.8|1
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |1.8.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arm front mounting |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Direction indicators not working all |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Centre Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |4.4.1 |e||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch upper edge |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quarter panel above wheelarch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |4.1.1 |c||1
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint deformed |2.1.3 |c| |i||1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced edge of wheel to chasis |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced edge of wheel to chassis |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Start of the inner seal |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Steering component cracked and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Windscreen has damage1
Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety brake hose |8.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |5.3.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |5.3.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.D.3a|1
Nearside Rear Brake lining|s| insecure |3.5.1g|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s/f |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s/f |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear fog lamp not working o/s/r |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Coil spring fractured or broken n/s/r coil spring broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s/f top ball joint |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Rear position lamp|s| not working n/s/r sidelight |1.1.A.3b|1
Stop lamp not working both rear stoplamps not working |1.2.1b|1
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f top b/joint cover split |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.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
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold gasket |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|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
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
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Track rod end loose and split pin missing |2.2.B.1d|1
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure engine bay |1.9.2a|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Rear Electrical wiring insecure engine bay |1.9.2a|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Rear Steering component fractured and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a|1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))1
Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Fuel hose leaking breather (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Fuel hose leaking breather (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Fuel hose leaking tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe and bracket insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower arm bolt bracket (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 (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Bad earth - also affecting rear flasher (4.3.3 (b))1
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rackend (2.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust to engine (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe nut insecure (2.1.3 (f) (i))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker top mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust too manifold both banks (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))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
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer front joint (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by rear trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside 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
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases bank to engine (6.1.2 (a))1
Emissions not tested exhaust blow and vehicle will not idle (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))1

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