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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLVO 800s year 1997

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mot history
Pass percent:55.11%
(The average a petrol VOLVO 800 year 1997 passes without issue)
Based on:499 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))43
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively31
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault23
Headlamp aim out of alignment16
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))14
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))13
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))13
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))13
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))12
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))11
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))10
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))9
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))9
Horn not working (7.7 (a))9
Brake hose excessively deteriorated8
Brakes imbalanced across an axle7
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))6
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))6
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))6
Windscreen washer not working 6
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))5
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))5
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))5
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))5
Registration plate issues5
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))5
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))5
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))5
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))4
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))4
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))4
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))4
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))4
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))4
Registration plate lamp issues4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))3
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak3
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))3
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))3
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))3
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))3
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))3
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))3
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))2
Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak2
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))2
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))2
Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))2
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)2
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))1
Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick HANDBRAKE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY (1.1.13 (a) (ii))1
Fuel pipe insecure filler neck clamp deteriorated (6.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Glass lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Rear Brake slack adjuster incorrectly adjusted Handbrake (1.1.18 (a))1
Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Fuel pipe damaged Badly corroded coming out of filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Central Front Upper Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working 207 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi centre pipe and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
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 Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition silencer missing (8.1.1 (a))1
Offside Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn for most, (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))1
Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack inner arm bush (2.3 (a) (i))1
Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides low (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement at gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))1
Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired Rear mounts corroded and holes just at front of r axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired As the other side just at fuel filter housing . (5.1.2 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Fuel hose damaged filler neck metal clamp corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bush missing... links to nearside arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Position lamp not working all not working on dipped beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation intermittent (4.3.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn See chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn see chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (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
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Stop lamp(s) not working All lamps inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired under of car (6.2.2 (d) (ii))1
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 Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))1
Brake pipe excessively corroded1
Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind bumper towbar mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind bumper towbar mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Brake hose porous on rear axle (1.1.12 (e))1
Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose excessively damaged near inner rear axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle, front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle, front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))1
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))1
Fuel system component leaking filter corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section of exhaust corroded through (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))1
Drivers airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))1
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (top mount) (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearwards bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))1
Power steering component leaking Steering rack (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
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt C.V Gaiter Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment cable feels broken (1.1.6 (c))1
Brake performance unable to be tested due to bad coolant leak (1.2.1 (g))1
Emissions unable to be completed due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking from nearside and offside (2.1.5 (a))1
Exhaust fumes entering cabin rear exhaust deteriorated (6.1.2 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Front Bumper insecure bracket (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Central Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced central floor support bracket heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm front bush support bracket corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm front bush support bracket corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT AND REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT AND REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (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
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))1
Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated floor cut open (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn has become detachted (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting corner (6.1.6 (i) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting corner (6.1.6 (i) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component has an unsafe modification shock welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))1
Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar 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 Cat. (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb also intermittent (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside 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 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 Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))1
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))1
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))1

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