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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN T2s year 1976

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mot history
Pass percent:43.23%
(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN T2 year 1976 passes without issue)
Based on:303 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment41
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|24
Registration plate lamp issues19
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively19
Registration plate issues15
Horn not working |1.6.2a|14
Brake hose excessively deteriorated14
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|14
Brakes imbalanced across an axle11
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|9
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|6
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Windscreen washer not working 5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|4
Rear brake application uneven4
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|3
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|3
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|3
Nearside Rear Battery insecure |1.9.1|3
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|3
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|3
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear 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|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|3
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Nearside 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|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Offside Rear Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Nearside Outer 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 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
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside 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
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
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|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
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|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
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|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 Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||2
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|2
An item not tested |Manual|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
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Brake hose damaged2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|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
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Front Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver |8.2.1a|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside 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 Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated play also |2.6.1|1
Centre Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear panel |2.4.A.3|1
Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft 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| |ii||1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|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
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Offside 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
Offside 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
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
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on switch broken |8.2.1b|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 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 Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|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 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 component cracked and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Rear Towbar retaining device missing |6.6.3a|1
Centre Front Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c|1
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.E.4c|1
Offside Front Shock absorber missing |2.7.1b|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear joint |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Central Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both end boots needed from steering box |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose upper and lower |7.1.1 |b||1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated |7.8 |c| |ii||1
Speedometer clearly inoperative speedo cable not fitted |7.8 |b| |ii||1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |1.1.2 |c||1
Brake servo inoperative no effect |1.1.10 |a| |ii||1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Brake valve leaking comp valve leaking from joint |1.1.7 |d| |i||1
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing torsion bar bolt missing |5.3.3 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing torsion bar bolt missing |5.3.3 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing torsion bar bolt missing |5.3.3 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure torsion bar bolt lose |5.3.3 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose |6.1.7 |a| |i||1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|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
Speedometer clearly inoperative |6.7.2|1
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|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
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Brake pipe excessively corroded1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Brake cable inappropriately repaired |3.5.1n|1
Centre Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sliding door |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Offside Rear Inner 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
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner valance (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front 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
Offside Front 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
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f|1
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure hub mount |5.3.3 |a| |i||1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|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 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
Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt |2.4.G.4c|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch area |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch area |6.1.B.2|1
Stop lamp not working both sides |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both sides |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Front brake application uneven1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|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
Nearside 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 Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Stop lamp not working both |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Hazard warning switch insecure |1.4.B.1d|1
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1|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 Inner Rear 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 Outer Rear 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
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Trailer electrical socket |13 pin| not operating the trailer lamps as intended |1.9.4|1
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Front Anti-roll bar missing |2.4.G.1|1
Steering column locking device missing |2.1.6|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|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 Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Axle beam cracked |2.5.A.5a|1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Outer 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
Nearside Inner 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
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))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
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |1.3.2e|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|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
Steering column flexible coupling insecure |2.1.5|1
Nearside Front Axle beam inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2|1
Offside Front Axle beam inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2|1
Nearside Front Axle beam modified and seriously weakened |2.4.A.2|1
Offside Front Axle beam modified and seriously weakened |2.4.A.2|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside 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 Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b|1
Rear brake excessively fluctuating1
Emissions not tested Vehicle will not idle and running very rich |7.3.A.1|1
Nearside Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill at rear |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at rear |2.4.A.3|1
Rear brake binding1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt |2.4.G.4c|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 Front Anti-roll bar fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1

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