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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN T25s year 1989

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mot history
Pass percent:59.32%
(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN T25 year 1989 passes without issue)
Based on:740 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively58
Headlamp aim out of alignment42
Brake pipe excessively corroded40
Brake hose excessively deteriorated33
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|25
Registration plate lamp issues22
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|19
Registration plate issues19
Brakes imbalanced across an axle15
Horn not working |1.6.2a|8
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|8
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|6
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|6
Windscreen washer not working 6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Emissions not tested |7.0|5
Rear brake binding5
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|4
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|4
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
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|3
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|3
Windscreen has damage3
Rear brake application uneven3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))3
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Emissions not tested |8.2.1.2 |d||3
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move3
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||3
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))2
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Nearside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Front brake application uneven2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Brake performance not tested brake test aborted (1.2.1 (g))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating |1.2.1 |e||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Emissions not tested excessive smoke |8.2.1.2 |d||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Direction indicator not working both front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in silencer and tail pipe |7.1.2|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside 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 or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.3 (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Brake pipe leaking burst during brake test |3.6.A.1|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort brake pipe burst during test |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Headlamp switch insecure |1.7.1|1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak |8.2.1.1 |b||1
Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned |1.3.2a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Centre Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking brake valve/pipes |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill |6.1.C.1|1
Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Power steering pipe/hose leaking central on underside (marked with yellow chalk) (2.1.5 (a))1
Engine mounting bracket excessively loose gearbox mounting (6.1.8 (a) (ii))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
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside floor and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded directly above suspension arm bolt (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded directly above suspension arm bolt (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing corroded within top shocker bolt (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing corroded within top shocker bolt (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))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
Steering column universal joint insecure steering coupling to steering rack insecure |2.1.5|1
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill , small hole in outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` things on mirror |8.3.1e|1
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| obscured more than 50% |1.1.A.3c|1
Nearside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% |1.2.1c|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis to engine mount |2.4.A.3|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))1
Offside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative |1.7.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Offside engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail |6.1.D.1b|1
Fuel system component leaking pump |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Brake hose damaged and likely to fail |1.1.12 |a||1
Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both front (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn |1.1.14 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced full sill |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under door |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mid sill |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear sill |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill under driver door |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mid sill |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety leaking onto exhaust |8.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Brake performance not tested |1.2.1 |g||1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface Both (4.8.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear Outer 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
Fuel hose damaged fuel pipe filler neck split (6.1.3 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|1
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))1
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to out rigger |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to out rigger |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (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 battery tray area (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |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
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Brake performance not tested due to suspension |3.7.A.1|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive limit 3.50% actual 4.03% |7.3.B.1a|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box, whole system corroded |7.1.2|1
Front Passengers seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a||1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion front panel |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill & inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and door pillar (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear 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 chassis near suspension arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a||1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm mounting |2.4.A.3|1
Central Fuel system component insecure fuel filter |7.2.1|1
Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Tie bar mounting area |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Tie bar mounting area |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake back plate corroded |1.1.21 |e| |i||1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b|1
Nearside Lower 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
Nearside Brake cable insecure |3.5.1d|1
Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box |7.1.2|1
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sliding door shut / 1/4 panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength 1/4 panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |3.3 |a||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper inner wheel arch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Offside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Headlamp insecure headlamp inner main beam unit (4.1.1 (c))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured suspension |5.3.3 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split & insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill & lower wheel sections excessively corroded within 30cms of suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Support mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.3 |a||1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.3 |a||1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
An item not tested |Manual|1

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