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MOT History from tests of diesel VOLKSWAGEN MULTIVANs year 1998

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mot history
Pass percent:56.90%
(The average a diesel VOLKSWAGEN MULTIVAN year 1998 passes without issue)
Based on:659 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Registration plate lamp issues58
Brake pipe excessively corroded50
Headlamp aim out of alignment35
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively34
Brake hose excessively deteriorated27
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|26
Horn not working |1.6.2a|23
Brakes imbalanced across an axle16
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|15
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|15
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|13
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|11
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort10
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))10
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|9
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|8
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|7
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|5
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|5
Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|5
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|5
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|5
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|5
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|4
Registration plate issues4
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|4
Windscreen washer not working 4
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))4
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))4
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|3
Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Rear brake application uneven3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||3
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))3
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||2
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Brake hose damaged2
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|2
Nearside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|2
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Rear brake binding2
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside 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
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|2
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i||2
Brake cable damaged |1.1.15 |a||2
Brake fluid contaminated |1.8 |a||2
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))2
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))2
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside Front 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 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Front Exhaust system insecure x2 brackets broken |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |1.1.12 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Brake hose porous |1.1.12 |e||1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Power steering fluid level below minimum |2.3.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Emissions not tested |7.4.B.1|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill pannel |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside 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 Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Central Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Offside Front 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 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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure |2.4.G.3a|1
Lower Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section by axle mounting |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened handbrake |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Offside Front front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Windscreen has damage1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |3.3 |b| |ii||1
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|1
Nearside Inner Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Towbar retaining device insecure frame work |6.6.3a|1
Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure |2.5.C.1c|1
Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Nearside Front 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 Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear |8.1.2b|1
Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated |3.3.E.5b|1
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch/Inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Towbar component insecure |6.6.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Horn not working also horn switch faulty |1.6.2a|1
Steering wheel locking device missing inoperative due to key broken off in steering lock |2.1.6|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|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
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front brake application uneven1
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation |1.1.A.2|1
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Front Headlamp incorrect colour |4.1.4 |a||1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured |5.2.2 |a||1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Brake load sensing valve inoperative |3.6.E.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 Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Brake servo defective or ineffective |1.1.10 |a| |i||1
Speedometer clearly inoperative |7.8 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating |1.2.1 |e||1
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer`s specified limit |8.2.2.2 |a||1
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member x3 |6.6.6|1
Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated |3.6.C.1b|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Nearside Inner 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 Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|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
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Fuel system component leaking |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Parking |secondary brake| on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective nearside centre row |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|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
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill various places |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Front Inner 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
Offside Rear Inner 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Brake vacuum build up too slow |3.3.E.6|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area corroded and holed |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |1.6 |a||1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Inner 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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (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 Inner 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 Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))1
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front lower panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering above rear arm (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))1
Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)1
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both front (2.5.B.1a)1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Center sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))1
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Drivers airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))1
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation service (1.2.1 (d))1
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation service brake (1.2.1 (d))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger to bumper bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))1
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (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 next to rear coil spring top fixing (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired arch behind rear wheel onto floor (6.2.2 (d) (ii))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Braking system leaking dripping of base of gearbox (1.1.3 (d))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side park brake lever stuck in the position (1.4.1 (a))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))1

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