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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLVO 900s year 1996

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mot history
Pass percent:61.10%
(The average a petrol VOLVO 900 year 1996 passes without issue)
Based on:527 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment34
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively32
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))19
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))17
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault15
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))14
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))13
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))11
Brake hose excessively deteriorated11
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))10
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))9
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))8
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))7
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))6
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))6
Windscreen washer not working 6
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))6
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))6
Registration plate lamp issues6
Horn not working (7.7 (a))5
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))5
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))5
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))5
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))5
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))5
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))4
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))4
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))4
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))4
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))4
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))4
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))4
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))4
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))4
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))4
Brakes imbalanced across an axle4
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))4
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))3
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))3
Nearside Rear 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
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))3
Registration plate issues3
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))3
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))3
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))2
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))2
Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))2
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))2
Drivers door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength drop sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength drop sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.68 fail (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine leak needs addressing (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wing front (6.1.1 (d) (i))1
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing/battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))1
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect 2 (5.3.2 (d))1
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))1
Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))1
All direction indicators not working front to rear all round (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Side repeater not working both sides OSF AND NSF (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))1
Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Emissions not tested due to CO2 high (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Front Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmembar (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced CENTRE INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE AND REAR (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))1
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits 0.49 (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))1
Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))1
Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))1
Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-link bushes [both] (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre exhaust cracked (8.2.1.1 (b))1
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold-front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))1
Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member holed and weakened (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength below washes bottle (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Outer Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Outer Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))1
Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Power steering component leaking rack area (2.1.5 (a))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner arch area (6.2.2 (d) (ii))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended unable to test all rear seat belt buckles due to seats down (7.1.2 (d))1
Braking system leaking servo pipe leaking air (1.1.3 (d))1
Offside Front Inner Body component insecure wheel arch cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill near jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill near (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill near door pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill near door pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Rear Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))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
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Power steering malfunctioning Steering very stiff/notchy. Suspect seized column uj (2.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Lambda warning lamp illuminated. (8.2.1.2 (h))1
Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Power steering component leaking Leaking from steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))1
Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Exhaust silencer missing. (8.1.1 (b) (i))1
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))1
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Power steering malfunctioning Severe judder (2.1.5 (a))1
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits Reading .49 (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Body component insecure Under tray (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier rotten (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier tray/inner arch corroded/holed/weak (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))1
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes off when stop light is on (4.2.3 (c))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working with side lamp on (4.3.3 (b))1
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake (1.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by brake light (4.2.3 (c))1
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))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
Offside Front Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. doesnt move backwards and forwards. (6.2.5 (b) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle join. (6.1.2 (a))1

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