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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLVO 700s year 1989

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mot history
Pass percent:65.05%
(The average a petrol VOLVO 700 year 1989 passes without issue)
Based on:744 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively25
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))21
Registration plate lamp issues17
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))17
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))16
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))15
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle14
Windscreen washer not working 13
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))11
Brake hose excessively deteriorated9
Headlamp aim out of alignment9
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))9
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))8
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))8
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))8
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))8
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))7
Horn not working (7.7 (a))6
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))6
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))6
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))5
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))5
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))5
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))5
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))4
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))4
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))4
Registration plate issues4
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))4
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))4
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))4
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))3
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (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
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))3
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))3
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))3
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))2
Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))2
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))2
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))2
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))2
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))2
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))2
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))2
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))2
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))2
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))1
Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (2.1.2 (e) (ii))1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Detached (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Detached (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Tight to turn by hand (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Tight to turn by hand (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust section cracked and leaking (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))1
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Headlamp insecure Both (4.1.1 (c))1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting N/S/R and O/S/R (6.1.6 (i) (i))1
Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced JACKING POINT FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength side of chassis in wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))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 floor chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength drivers floor chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))1
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))1
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Emissions unable to be completed exhaust missing (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))1
Brake linkage excessively worn parking brake cable pivot worn on rear axle (1.1.15 (b))1
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached trailing arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working wrong bulb holder fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated battery carrier floor corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))1
Central Seat belt installation retro-fitted three point belt mounted to an unsuitable structure floor (10.1 (g))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation cable rubbing against n/s/r spring (1.1.15 (d))1
Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))1
Front Exhaust system insecure bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))1
Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury WING WHEEL ARCH HOLED & CORRODED (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Rear Towbar with an unsafe modification to primary components HOLED & CORRODED (6.1.6 (g) (ii))1
Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner seal area (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure BOTH HOSES (1.1.12 (d))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ silencer (6.1.2 (a))1
Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))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
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (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 (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel (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
Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation very slow to react (1.2.1 (d))1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead below steering knuckle (2.1.2 (e) (i))1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))1
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released n/s and o/s (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))1
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (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 chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced + FLOOR PAN 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 wing (5.3.6 (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 inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking at exhaust bandage (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear Lower Towbar component excessively corroded drawbar (6.1.6 (a))1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end cap area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills & sill end cap area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure brake hose to caliper (1.1.12 (d))1
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure brake hose to caliper (1.1.12 (d))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underwing section holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system metal brake pipe to hose connectiom (1.1.11 (b) (i))1
Fuel hose leaking fuel hose under bonnet leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn COMPLIANCE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))1
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))1
Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))1
Emissions unable to be completed due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))1
Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated Central bearing (6.1.7 (d) (i))1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (d))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (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
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak by the back box exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))1
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure back plate corroded by shoe anchor (1.1.14 (d))1
Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced mud in side lamp (4.4.3 (a))1
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL AND FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTHSIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure ONE AS MARKED (1.1.12 (d))1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure BOTH AS MARKED (1.1.12 (d))1
Nearside Front Inner Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering wing (6.2.1 (d) (ii))1
Offside Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering mid floor (6.2.1 (d) (ii))1
Nearside Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering mid floor (6.2.1 (d) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering backing sill (6.2.1 (d) (ii))1
Offside Rear Inner Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering wheel arche (6.2.1 (d) (ii))1
Offside Rear Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering 1/4 pannel (6.2.1 (d) (ii))1
Offside Rear Outer Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering sill (6.2.1 (d) (ii))1
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive IDLE JET BLOCKED (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering CHASSIS CORRODED AND HAS HOLE NEXT TO LOWER SUSPENSION TIE BAR (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))1
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure Pinch bolt loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))1
Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected Steering is tightening and loosening whilst rotating (2.1.5 (c) (ii))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working the 1 rear fog lamp which must be fitted to the centre or offside of vehicles first used on or after 1 April 1980 (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill holed - chalked (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))1
Offside Front 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
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
Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch rear and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Large hole in the chassis O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated hole in the floor N/S/F (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Hole in the floor O/S/F (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength two places (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced two places (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))1
Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Flexi Hose (1.2.1 (g))1
Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking Injection unit leaking fuel (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive And CO content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Front Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))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
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing mirror glass (3.3 (a))1
Central Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside 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 pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill aera (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety from front crankshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
Oil leaking excessively from transmission from rear gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack shaft (2.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack shaft (2.3 (a) (i))1
Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust section holed by corrosion & blowing (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor corroded in four places areas marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Brake servo defective or ineffective Brake assistance not working (1.1.10 (a) (i))1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))1
Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended rear (7.1.2 (d))1
Emissions not tested engine not starting (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Brake performance not tested engine not starting (1.2.1 (g))1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1

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