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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLVO 900s year 1997

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mot history
Pass percent:61.97%
(The average a petrol VOLVO 900 year 1997 passes without issue)
Based on:773 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively34
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault23
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))21
Horn not working (7.7 (a))20
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))20
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))18
Headlamp aim out of alignment18
Brake hose excessively deteriorated15
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
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))12
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))10
Windscreen washer not working 10
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))9
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))9
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))9
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))9
Registration plate lamp issues9
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))8
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))7
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))7
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))7
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))7
Registration plate issues6
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))6
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))6
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))6
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))6
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))5
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))5
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))5
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))5
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))4
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))4
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak4
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))4
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))4
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))4
Brakes imbalanced across an axle4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))3
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))3
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))3
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))3
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))3
Horn not working |1.6.2a|3
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))3
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))3
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))2
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))2
Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))2
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Front 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 floor box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing between centre to rear section (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in backbox (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle to rear section (8.2.1.1 (b))1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (jacking joint) (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))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
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases handbrake cable rubbed through exhaust (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))1
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))1
Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength To outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Central Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))1
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Power steering component leaking of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Direction indicator not working ALL (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Position lamp not working BOTH FRONT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened suspension mounting with in 30cm of mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))1
Side repeater not working BOTH (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill in prescribed area of front seat mounting. (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))1
Brake performance not tested Burst water hose (1.2.1 (g))1
Emissions not tested Burst water hose (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Exhaust silencer insecure Rear box (8.1.1 (b) (i))1
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))1
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking At bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard EGR pipe (8.2.1.1 (a))1
Brake performance not tested Unsafe due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))1
Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective sharp edge (4.2.1 (b))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))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
Oil leaking excessively from engine serious leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Emissions not tested seriouse oil leak and excessive co reading (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessively pitted, scored & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bolts are not tight (5.3.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Horn not working not working and missing (7.7 (a))1
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged cable frayed to excess (1.1.15 (a))1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded box steel crossbar excessivly corroded (6.1.6 (a))1
Central Rear Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached bracket corroded to excess (4.10 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front join and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))1
Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (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 Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box detatched (6.1.2 (a))1
Emissions not tested due to rear box being detatched (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Offside Front Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1|1
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))1
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Power steering ram leaking BOTH ENDS (2.1.5 (a))1
Front Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))1
Emissions not tested Major exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Multiple leaks. (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner wheel arch/chassis panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner wheel arch/chassis panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear 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 Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis support (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement exhaust lying on cable (1.1.15 (e))1
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure box not secure to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))1
Drivers door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (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
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing badly (8.2.1.2 (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
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))1
Central Exhaust silencer insecure CLAMP MISSING (8.1.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose worn through on edge (1.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))1
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))1
Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Brake performance not tested Unable to utilise brake roller test due to ride hight of vehicle / Unable to utilise decelerometer due to adverse weather conditions (snow) (1.2.1 (g))1
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Brake cable has restricted free movement snapped (1.1.15 (e))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected Drive belt excessively loose (2.1.5 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))1
Fuel hose damaged From filter to engine. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and under sill at trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and under sills at trailing armmounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam headlamp loose inside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside 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
Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Body component insecure under car panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))1
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both Rears (4.4.3 (a))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))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
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
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))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bottom of battery box within 30cm of a suspension componet (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear 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 Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre of inner sill within seatbelt prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside 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
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Zero reading on the roll brake test, 200 from the OS (1.4.1 (a))1
Front Lower Steering column universal joint deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing at battery mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing at front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At Both Connections For Mid Pipe Of Exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre flanges (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength of the front wheel are holed within 30cm of suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Near anti roll bar bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Wires broken (1.1.15 (a))1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components Fouling steering rack to the extent contact between the components has split the rack gaiter (5.3.3 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components Steering rack (5.3.3 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached Panhard rod locknut not tightened on adjustable section (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged Kinked, chafing and not secured in bracket with joint to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))1
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Stabiliser bushes (track control arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Upper Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))1
Emissions not tested Lambda very high on 1st test & emitting fumes. (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1

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