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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLVO 800s year 1996

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mot history
Pass percent:62.55%
(The average a petrol VOLVO 800 year 1996 passes without issue)
Based on:745 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively47
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault36
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))22
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))22
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))21
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))16
Brake hose excessively deteriorated16
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))15
Headlamp aim out of alignment13
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))12
Registration plate issues11
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))10
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))9
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))9
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))9
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))9
Windscreen washer not working 8
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))8
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))7
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))7
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))7
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))7
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))7
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))6
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))6
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))6
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))5
Registration plate lamp issues5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle5
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))5
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))5
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))5
Horn not working (7.7 (a))5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))5
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))4
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))4
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))4
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))4
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))4
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))4
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))4
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))4
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))3
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))3
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))3
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))3
Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))2
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))2
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))2
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))2
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))2
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))2
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (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 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak2
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))2
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))2
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))2
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))2
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt play in balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning both front side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Bad earth @ NSR (4.2.3 (c))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box inlet pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached fixing bolts loose and/or incorrect size?? (5.3.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached fixing bolts loose and/or incorrect size?? (5.3.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached new shock and bushes top mount needed (5.3.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire fuel filter insecure (6.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery earth (4.11 (a) (ii))1
Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened lower arm front mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Abs exciter ring split due to corrosion (1.6 (e))1
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Abs exciter ring split due to corrosion (1.6 (e))1
Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))1
Headlamp levelling device inoperative Drivers internal level control inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted lower arm lock stop broken in half (2.1.4 (b))1
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Fuel pipe insecure main front to rear pipes (6.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))1
Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))1
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Nearside Front Passengers seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))1
Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges wiring in boot has bare wires visible and insecure, have been cut and not safely covered. (4.11 (a) (ii))1
Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched taught under full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter corroded (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached due to corrosion (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Emissions not tested CAT MISSING (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))1
Offside Front Inner Power steering ram leaking poss seal (2.1.5 (a))1
Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively p/steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability strut to hub (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))1
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Fuel pipe damaged the tank filler pipe union (6.1.3 (c) (ii))1
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Center pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))1
Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Steering arm fractured inner track arm (2.1.3 (c) (i))1
Exhaust system insecure rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))1
Front Outer 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 levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative n/s (4.1.5 (a))1
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on (4.2.2 (a))1
Offside Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on (4.2.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Position lamp not working both side front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))1
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))1
Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Rear Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability ON PUMP STOPS TO LOW (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))1
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))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
Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the drivers seat (4.1.5 (b))1
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))1
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Sensor on master cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))1
Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both shocker very weak and damp with fluid at lower section (5.3.2 (b))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))1
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))1
Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt not secured / leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))1
Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bush detached from mounting on n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not locking in (7.1.2 (d))1
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings inner steering rack arm and rack excessive play (2.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Rear Towbar with an unsafe modification to primary components corroded (6.1.6 (g) (ii))1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal heavily cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged rubbing on wheel (1.1.15 (a))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box leaking (6.1.2 (a))1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced rear towing eye plate excessively corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))1
Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn front axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))1
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))1
Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))1
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure Torsion arm bracket broken (5.1.2 (b) (ii))1
Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1

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