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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLVO 700s year 1990

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mot history
Pass percent:62.95%
(The average a petrol VOLVO 700 year 1990 passes without issue)
Based on:745 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively37
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))24
Windscreen washer not working 17
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))14
Headlamp aim out of alignment13
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))12
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))12
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))12
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))11
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))11
Registration plate lamp issues11
Brake hose excessively deteriorated10
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))10
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))10
Brakes imbalanced across an axle9
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))9
Horn not working (7.7 (a))9
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))8
Offside 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))7
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))7
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))7
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))7
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))7
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))6
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))6
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))6
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))6
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))6
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))6
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))6
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))6
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))6
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))5
Registration plate issues5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))5
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))4
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))4
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))4
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))4
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))4
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))4
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))4
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))3
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))3
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))3
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))3
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))3
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))3
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))2
Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))2
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))2
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))2
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))2
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak2
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))2
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))2
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))2
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))2
Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))2
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))2
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))2
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))2
Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))2
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting in 3 places (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))1
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Fuel system component leaking Pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Prop shaft likely to become detached Centre bearing mounting corroded (6.1.7 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to remove fuel cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Underside rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (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
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Central Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis /floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))1
Central Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Emissions not tested NOT TESTED DUE TOO EMSSIONS TOO HIGH (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Emissions unable to be completed due too holed exshaust (8.2.1.2 (d))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
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor / chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))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
Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under wheel arch (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended stuck behind seat (7.1.2 (c))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))1
Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))1
Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation low effort (1.2.1 (d))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail under seats (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer broken (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Emissions not tested no pick up due to blowing exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour white. (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour bulb coating deteriorated. (4.4.3 (a))1
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Central Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))1
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))1
Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases first box (6.1.2 (a))1
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake lights on when side lights on (4.2.3 (c))1
Service brake excessively binding nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (f))1
Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Exhaust system insecure backbox hanging down and clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))1
Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated At offside front inner wing . (4.11 (b) (ii))1
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Rear Fuel hose damaged slightly leaking (6.1.3 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))1
Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Emissions unable to be completed fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned 2016 (5.2.3 (j))1
Nearside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Steering column shaft modified such that the steering is adversely affected fouling exhaust system (2.1.3 (f) (ii))1
Road wheel fixings not compatible all nuts incorrect way around (5.2.2 (d))1
Body component damaged and likely to cause injury all four metal roadwheels protrude well past wheel arches (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges bulkhead area (4.11 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lifting up to the right (4.1.2 (c))1
Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated oil/grease (1.1.14 (b))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area X2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area X2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))1
Oil leaking excessively from transmission pipes corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Central Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch to flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Centre floor to chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Fuel system component leaking pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner 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 inner wheel arch within 30cm of A.B.S pump (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Brake pipe excessively corroded1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Brake pivot excessively worn handbrake linkage pivot not attached (1.1.15 (b))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))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
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))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 Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Drivers door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/chassis has 2 holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive blow (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lens broken (4.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Lights up with reverse light (4.5.4 (b))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))1
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cm of jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cm of jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))1
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of o/s/f anti roll bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Including cat (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn os & ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Inner Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded within 30cm of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor corroded within 30cm of seatbelt mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded within 30cm of seatbelt mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor corroded within 30cm of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded within 30cm of seatbelt mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced battery tray (6.1.1 (d) (i))1
Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety gearbox oil cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced battery tray/inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floor excessively corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floor excessively corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Link (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside and nearside front floors (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
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Rear Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury O/S/ outer A pillar corroded outside (sharp edges). (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corrosion on both sides front chassis rail. Corrosion on N/S/F floor beside chassis rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Fuel pipe leaking Fuel pipe leaking beside fuel filter. Fuel pipes corroded beside fuel tank. (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle both rear (6.2.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 9.83 should be less than 3.5 (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Catalyst missing (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CLIP MISSING (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))1
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front chassis under the floor corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))1
Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly stretched (7.1.2 (b))1
Exhaust silencer insecure Centre to rear link pipe loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Body component insecure Door trim insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))1
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))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing marked in yellow,2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor marked in yellow,2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing point marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint insecure parking brake pivot on axle (1.1.15 (c))1
Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))1

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