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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLVO 700s year 1988

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mot history
Pass percent:65.43%
(The average a petrol VOLVO 700 year 1988 passes without issue)
Based on:538 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively23
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))20
Brakes imbalanced across an axle16
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))12
Registration plate lamp issues11
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))11
Windscreen washer not working 11
Horn not working (7.7 (a))10
Headlamp aim out of alignment10
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))9
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))9
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))8
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))8
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))7
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))7
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))7
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))7
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))7
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))7
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))6
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))6
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))5
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))5
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))5
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))4
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))4
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))3
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))3
Registration plate issues3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))3
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))3
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))2
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))2
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))2
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))2
Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))2
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))2
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))2
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))2
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))2
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))2
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))2
Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))2
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))1
Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor Area x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting towbar load bearing (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill /inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. goes back but not forward (6.2.5 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))1
Service brake excessively binding o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))1
Direction indicator not working o/s/f (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))1
Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (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
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked / split (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis and inner wing corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 120 / 210 (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight incorrect kick up (4.1.2 (c))1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Leak between front and centre exhaust sections. (8.2.1.1 (b))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor section (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor section (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Downpipe (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))1
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Entrance/exit door defective in operation (9.1.1 (a))1
Rear Brake cable insecure1
Service brake excessively binding Both rear (1.2.1 (f))1
Central Rear Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))1
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front floor member (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))1
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner lower wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner lower wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front (seat) inner anchorage point (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Central Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Flitch Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Emissions unable to be completed due to rear exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.5.4 (b))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Emissions not tested engine cutting out (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Fuel system component leaking valve adjacent to fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch, inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt missing clip (7.1.2 (a))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure back box missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tighe rod ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underwing (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OS & NS (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement park cable rubbing on exharst pipe bending cable around (1.1.15 (e))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding not able to turn wheel (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding not able to turn wheel (1.2.1 (f))1
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))1
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing at the bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Fuel pipe insecure at front before going up the bulkhead (6.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s front main chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced main chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s and n/s inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength battery tray corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis / floor (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened floor / chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) drum stick (2.3 (a) (i))1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bulkhead /chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting boot well/floor (6.1.6 (i) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting boot well/floor (6.1.6 (i) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor above exhaust (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced battery tray/inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member/floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/floor pan by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (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
Power steering component leaking rack leaking from n/s and pinion (2.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing /chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x1 (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced near jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced near jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))1
Central Fuel system component leaking Component in front of fuel pump and filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))1
Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))1
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel unions on tank unit wet with fuel, leaking down tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))1
Offside Brake cable damaged Hand brake cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))1
Offside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Mounting split and also socked in oil. (6.1.8 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Cable broken (1.1.6 (c))1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))1
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Central Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Seat belt missing stalk (7.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Power steering malfunctioning belt loose (2.1.5 (a))1
Offside Rear Brake disc missing (1.1.14 (c))1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSF and OSF floorpan/chassis rail heavily corroded and holed/breaking up (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Parking brake inoperative on one side NSR and OSR (1.4.1 (a))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases multiple exhaust leaks along centre to rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill adjacent to front seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Brake slack adjuster incorrectly adjusted handbrake travel seems loose and excessive travel (1.1.18 (a))1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))1
Drivers view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sound deadening hanging from roof (3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))1
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing to chassis rail and subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Exhaust system insecure all rubber mounts perished (6.1.2 (a))1
Emissions unable to be completed due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member holed various . rad support (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor footwell holed various (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing holed various (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing holed . battery loose (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen missing screen (3.5 (a))1
Brake performance unable to be tested due to binding wheels (1.2.1 (g))1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front floor holed various (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))1
Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))1
Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Hole in floor both sides (6.1.6 (i) (ii))1
Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))1
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole in floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))1
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))1

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