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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTERs year 2003

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mot history
Pass percent:58.59%
(The average a petrol VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER year 2003 passes without issue)
Based on:483 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment30
Registration plate lamp issues27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively26
Brakes imbalanced across an axle11
Brake hose excessively deteriorated9
Registration plate issues8
Brake pipe excessively corroded8
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))8
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Windscreen washer not working 7
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|7
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))6
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|4
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))3
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))3
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|3
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|3
Nearside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))3
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))3
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|3
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Horn not working |1.6.2a|2
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|2
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||2
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))2
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort2
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|2
Windscreen has damage2
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|2
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel front axle both sides (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm large part of rubber bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Drivers seat insecure unable to lock in a forward position (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))1
Emissions not tested exhaust blow + tail pipe missing (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Seatbelt not unravelling (7.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))1
Brake performance unable to be tested Brakes leaking (1.2.1 (g))1
Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Trailer electrical socket |13 pin| not operating the trailer lamps as intended |1.9.4|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Offside Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Front brake application uneven1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))1
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))1
Front Upper Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner front wheel arch near suspension arm mountain (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play +TRACKING (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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 pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached |5.3.4 |a| |ii||1
Rear Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working bad connection |4.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End cap sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split |2.5.C.1a|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Brake hose damaged1
Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases collector box (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/step areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step area /underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Passengers seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|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
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Linkage seized (1.1.17 (a))1
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Drivers door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle Handle missing (6.2.3 (a))1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box broken (6.1.2 (a))1
Power steering component leaking leaking from both steering rack gators (2.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer body sill/ wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner bodysill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Drivers door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.3 |a||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Emissions unable to be completed due to engine heat up (8.2.2.2 (e))1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing anchor |5.1.1|1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing anchor |5.1.1|1
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing anchor |5.1.1|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split in gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Nearside Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Front Axle beam cracked |2.5.A.5a|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))1
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))1
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))1
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail |1.1.12 |a||1
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing |7.1.2 |d||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm, rear bush |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake wire loose close to wheel (4.11 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury number plate boarder broken and sticking out (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))1
Emissions not tested excessive leak (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|1
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Front Brake hose stretched |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Rear coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|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
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.3 |a||1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Power steering component leaking from reservoir when wheels are turned manually lock to lock |2.1.5 |a||1
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside "D" bush`s |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Front Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault |7.1.6 |a||1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill support (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting undersill as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing |2.5.B.3a|1
Nearside Front Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Emissions not tested Exhaust blow. Lambda high (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c||1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working |4.9.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor |5.3.6 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Rear Statutory seat belt missing Belts not seen |5.1.1|1
Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe missing |7.1.2|1
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))1
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))1
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Centre Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Fuel pipe leaking all injector spills (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Fuel pipe leaking Leak off pipes wet (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Brake load sensing valve missing where fitted as standard (1.1.17 (d))1
Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system FRONT TO REAR PIPE(NSR (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1

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