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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN PASSATs year 1983

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mot history
Pass percent:47.43%
(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT year 1983 passes without issue)
Based on:331 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment31
Brake pipe excessively corroded18
Brake hose excessively deteriorated18
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle15
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|14
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|12
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|12
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|11
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively11
Registration plate lamp issues11
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort6
Horn not working |1.6.2a|6
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|6
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|6
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|5
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|5
Rear brake binding5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|5
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|5
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Registration plate issues4
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|4
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Rear brake application uneven4
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|4
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|3
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|3
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|3
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|3
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
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|2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed |3.6.C.1b|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|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 tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Flinch Panel |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 Flinch Panel |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened bushes |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear 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
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|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
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage |3.1.4a|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 Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Steering column retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened |3.6.A.2b|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Inner Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Towbar component excessively corroded |6.6.1|1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective |4.1.1 |b| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a||1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|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 Rear 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
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements faulty switch ? |4.2.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |7.1.2 |e||1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |4.1.1 |c||1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |4.1.1 |c||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
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 Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.5 |b| |i||1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.2.2 |a| |ii||1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill by axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))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
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort both sides |3.7.B.5a|1
Front Front position lamp|s| not working both |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside 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
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.F.1c|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|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 column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Front Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Front brake application uneven1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3|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
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Centre Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Exhaust silencer insecure |8.1.1 |b| |i||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
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Brake vacuum build up too slow |3.3.E.6|1
Brake pressure build up too slow |3.3.E.6|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Centre Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced |2.4.F.2|1
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced |2.4.F.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.6.B.2c|1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |5.2.6|1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1

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