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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN T25s year 1983

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mot history
Pass percent:43.95%
(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN T25 year 1983 passes without issue)
Based on:471 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Registration plate lamp issues50
Headlamp aim out of alignment41
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively40
Brake pipe excessively corroded40
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|35
Brake hose excessively deteriorated32
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|25
Horn not working |1.6.2a|23
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|19
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|18
Brakes imbalanced across an axle17
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|13
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort9
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|9
Registration plate issues8
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|8
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|8
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|7
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|7
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|6
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))6
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|5
Rear brake binding5
Brake hose has insufficient room to move5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|4
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|4
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement4
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|4
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))4
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|3
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|3
Nearside Rear Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))3
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|3
Emissions not tested |7.0|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|3
Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e|3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|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
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt |2.4.G.4c|2
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))2
Front brake application uneven2
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||2
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual|2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Rear brake application uneven2
Rear fog lamp switch insecure |1.3.1a|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|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 wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|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 Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound |1.6.2e|2
Offside Rear Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|2
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|2
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|2
Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||2
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|2
Stop lamp not working both |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear brake drum insecure |3.5.1i|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|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
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Door shut |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Battery insecure Behind seat |1.9.1|1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Some times opens most times does not. Opened from inside handle during test |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill under suspension bracket |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch to outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Fuel pipe insecure From tank |7.2.1|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
Offside Front Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/ sliding door runner |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer body sill |2.4.A.3|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3|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
Speedometer cannot be illuminated |7.8 |c| |ii||1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements |7.7 |c||1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|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
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b|1
Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position |1.3.1a|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
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 Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front brake pipe to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure corroded |1.1.14 |d||1
Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested backing plate corroded |1.2.1 |g||1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|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 Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Horn control insecure |1.6.1|1
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|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Brake pedal creeps with the vacuum fully depleted |3.3.C.2|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR and OSR suspension arm mounting areas holed |front mount, as marked| |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR and OSR inner arch areas heavily corroded and holed |as marked| |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |1.1.12 |d||1
Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected NSR and OSR handbrake cables are corroded and breaking up, handbrake performance is also very poor |1.1.21 |a| |ii||1
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NSR and OSR engine mounting areas corroded and holed, as marked |rear panelling areas |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork Steering rack mounting bushes heavily worn, excessive movement detected during steering check |2.1.2 |a| |ii||1
Service brake excessively binding NSF and OSR binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Horn emits two or more alternating tones |1.6.2d|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))1
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Wheel stud|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Front Braking system leaking brakepipe |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced |4.1.4 |a||1
Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective |4.1.1 |b| |ii||1
Offside Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Driver`s view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction flowers hanging from mirror |3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/arch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/arch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen |3.5 |a||1
All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Outer Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Outer Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Horn control missing |1.6.1|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Brake pipe leaking front to rear |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose |2.4.C.3a|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability both (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|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
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Brake hose damaged1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Offside All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door |6.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Fuel hose insecure fuel filter |7.2.1|1
Fuel hose leaking fuel filter and pump |7.2.3|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Emissions not tested due to oil leak and fuel leak |7.3.A.1|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Centre Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
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|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Anti-roll bar missing |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Reverse light comes on and shows white light to rear when side lights operated (4.2.3 (c))1
Central Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Rear Brake cable insecure1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill joint (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load stalk is loose at fixing |7.1.2 |b| |ii||1
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen |3.5 |a||1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |1.1.12 |d||1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides. crossmember |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sills |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Rear Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Front Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch assembly corroded near body fixing showing electrical wire chaffing on body structure likley to cause short circuit (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Hazard warning switch inoperative |4.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door step |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.D.3a|1
Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.D.3a|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
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 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 passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front 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
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top bush |2.4.G.2|1
rear brakes release unevenly 41% |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Centre Lower Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|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 Anti-roll bar linkage cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed |1.9.2c|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTER SILL |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c|1
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1

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