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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN TAROs year 1991

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mot history
Pass percent:41.84%
(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN TARO year 1991 passes without issue)
Based on:533 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded75
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively63
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|43
Registration plate lamp issues39
Brake hose excessively deteriorated35
Headlamp aim out of alignment26
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|26
Brakes imbalanced across an axle19
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|19
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|19
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|16
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|14
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|14
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|13
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|12
Registration plate issues11
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|9
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Rear brake application uneven9
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|7
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|7
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|7
Windscreen has damage7
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|6
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Windscreen wiper blade insecure6
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|6
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|6
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|5
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|5
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|5
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|5
Rear brake binding5
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|5
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|5
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|5
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|4
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|4
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|4
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|4
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|4
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort4
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|3
Front brake application uneven3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|3
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|3
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Emissions not tested |7.0|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|2
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))2
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a|2
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
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
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis[x2] |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
An item not tested |Manual|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|2
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Front Anti-roll bar insecure |2.4.G.1|2
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Emissions not tested due to running rich (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached end link (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Front Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))1
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back section (6.1.2 (a))1
Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|1
Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Centre Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|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 Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation |1.2.1 |d||1
Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a|1
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded torsion bar mounting |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working REPLACED |1.4.A.2c|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2|1
Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| obscured more than 50% |1.1.A.3c|1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1|1
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b|1
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Nearside Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.E.4c|1
Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot |3.5.1c|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Nearside Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Torsion bar attachment bracket damaged and seriously weakened |2.4.E.4c|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|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 Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear |1.3.2a|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.3 |a||1
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety |8.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |1.1.2 |c||1
Towbar component excessively corroded |6.6.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Bonnet retaining device insecure |8.4.2|1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis |6.1.1 |c| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached bump stop |5.3.3 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Driver`s view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor |3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis[x2] |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis[x2] |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Rear Brake valve leaking |1.1.7 |d| |i||1
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn |1.1.14 |a| |i||1
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.1.4c|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.1.4c|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Drag link end damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure |2.4.G.3a|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a|1
Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Outer Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output |1.2.4a|1
Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted |3.3.C.2|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Brake pipe leaking BY FUEL TANK |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded S/A MTG |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings MIDDLE |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear |8.1.2b|1
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1

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