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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN T2s year 1972

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mot history
Pass percent:54.38%
(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN T2 year 1972 passes without issue)
Based on:445 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment48
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|32
Registration plate lamp issues23
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|21
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively19
Horn not working |1.6.2a|18
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort18
Brake pipe excessively corroded18
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|15
Brake hose excessively deteriorated13
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|12
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Brakes imbalanced across an axle10
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|9
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|8
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Rear brake binding7
Windscreen washer not working 6
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|6
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1|6
Battery insecure |1.9.1|6
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|6
Rear brake application uneven6
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Registration plate issues5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|5
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|5
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|5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|3
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|3
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|3
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|3
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|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
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|3
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|3
Front brake application uneven3
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b|2
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released2
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|2
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|2
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|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 Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|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 Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|2
Nearside 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|2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Rear Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|2
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively halfshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively halfshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at jacking point |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
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength flooring behind bumper underneath battery |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
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing |2.2.C.1c|1
Centre Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis |6.1.B.2|1
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings centre arm |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b|1
Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Headlamp switch missing |1.7.1|1
Offside 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
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |1.8.B.1|1
Central Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside 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
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by shock mount |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering by steering box |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by outrigger |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. |5.1.1|1
Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch seat mounting |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member |2.2.C.1h|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front floor/door step |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front inner arch |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front inner arch |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside centre floor |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside centre floor |2.4.A.3|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)1
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Steering box (2.2.C.1h)1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (c))1
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)1
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|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
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Brake hose damaged1
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp(s) all not working When Side Light Are On - Brakes & Tail Lights Wrong Way Round. (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH SIDES NO EFFORT. (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis Leg. (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis Leg. (2.1.2 (e) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor/Bulk head. (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor/Bulk Head. (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Outer Rear 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 Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Front front parking |secondary| brake grabbing severely |3.7.B.6b|1
Brake vacuum build up too slow |3.3.E.6|1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.2.3 |c||1
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stop lamps |4.2.3 |c||1
Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill and floor |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when operating n/s indicator headlamps flash |1.7.5c|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Front Axle beam cracked |2.5.A.5a|1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt |2.4.G.4c|1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt |2.4.G.4c|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view drivers mirror,,, lhd vehicle |8.1.2a|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on wipers not working |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member |2.4.A.3|1
Stop lamp not working both |1.2.1b|1
Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s and n/s front |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view drivers mirror glass |8.1.2a|1
Windscreen has damage1
Nearside Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Inner 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
Centre Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Centre 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 Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Inner 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 Outer 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 Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|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
Nearside Inner 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
Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting *cross-member* |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f|1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Steering damper leaking oil |2.2.C.1f|1
Steering damper cracked and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.D.3a|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Front Torsion bar with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))1
Rear Torsion bar with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front 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 Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|1
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Outer 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
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Brake linkage locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c|1
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced n/s & o/s |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Lower 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 Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near side rear by axle /suspension mounting. |rear floor, cross member, inner sill & wheelarch |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s rear inner sill by rear axle |2.4.A.3|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

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