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MOT History from tests of petrol VOLVO 900s year 1998

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mot history
Pass percent:62.30%
(The average a petrol VOLVO 900 year 1998 passes without issue)
Based on:809 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively31
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault24
Horn not working (7.7 (a))24
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))23
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))22
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))21
Brake hose excessively deteriorated20
Headlamp aim out of alignment19
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))15
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))11
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))11
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))11
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))11
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))11
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))10
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))10
Registration plate issues10
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))10
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))9
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))9
Registration plate lamp issues9
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))8
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak8
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))8
Windscreen washer not working 7
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))7
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))6
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))6
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))6
Brakes imbalanced across an axle6
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))6
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))5
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))5
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))5
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))5
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))5
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))5
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))5
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))5
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))4
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))4
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))4
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))4
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))4
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))4
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak3
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))3
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))3
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))3
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))3
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))3
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))3
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))3
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))3
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))2
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))2
Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))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
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
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))2
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))2
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))2
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))2
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))2
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear box (8.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))1
Drivers door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Drivers door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated center mount (6.1.7 (d) (i))1
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front rear wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AT CENTRE CLAMP AND REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))1
Emissions not tested due to no emmision control fitted lamba wiring bare and touching body of vehicle both lamba sensors missing and insecure. (8.2.1.2 (d))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
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure rear clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
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 Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
Fuel pipe insecure Fuel filter mounting (6.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass distorted (plastic type) (3.3 (b) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))1
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing arear (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing at wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))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
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills (5.3.6 (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 Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))1
Braking system leaking One way valve at brake servo (1.1.3 (d))1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of inner wheelarch/ inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of inner wheelarch/ inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Drivers view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))1
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Power steering malfunctioning steering rack stiff when lock to lock test done. (2.1.5 (a))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre near cat (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached lower (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed and corroded within prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed and corroded within prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Emissions unable to be completed ref misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))1
Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working 207 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Bleed nipple (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake inoperative on one side Both as its a centre pull (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Tie bar bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached 2 bolts slack going into bottom of strut (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases going over axle (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))1
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged at brake hose and flexy not secured (1.1.11 (c))1
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill and jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))1
Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.64 (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer rubber mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member battery tray included (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing within 30cm of antiroll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Drivers airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of inner arch close to ARB mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of inner arch close to ARB mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))1
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))1
Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases large hole rear box+tail (6.1.2 (a))1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mount / under battery tray (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light offside rear light lens damaged (4.5.4 (a))1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti-roll bar mounting area/battery tray (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panard rod mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (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 corroded holes within 30cm of trail arm 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 corroded/holes within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Emissions not tested not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe to centre section bolts on flange not secured (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Central Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle steady bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Brake performance not tested due suspension mounting badly corroded (1.2.1 (g))1
Emissions not tested due to coolant leak from water pump (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting cross member and panel holding washer bottle (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Central Fuel tank insecure both fuel tank straps missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))1
Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer not attached (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged cable frayed and snapped during brake test (1.1.15 (a))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength battery tray significantly corroded and within 30 cm of suspension component (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing / lower arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing / lower arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch. Within 30cm of anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative no tell tail light (4.5.3 (a))1
Emissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))1
Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat, centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))1
Emissions not tested exhaust blowing badly (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie rod front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength @ front tie rod arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor seat / mounting , fuel tank anchor point (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Brake performance unable to be tested Due to condition of brake hose. (1.2.1 (g))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount prescribed area (chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed next to jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin silencer box (6.1.2 (b) (i))1
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))1
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working obscured (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected wheels fouling body full lock (2.1.3 (f) (ii))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment insecure (2.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges horn wiring engine bay insecure isnt clipped (4.11 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended N/s indicator inop (4.10 (c) (i))1
Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))1
Track rod end modification unsafe n/s and o/s modified plate used pin is not secured /and into fitting enough (2.1.3 (f) (i))1
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with side (4.3.3 (b))1
Side repeater not working Both Sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit and terminals loose (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER WING (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Emissions not tested smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength control arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Emissions unable to be completed To much smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not seated (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer (8.2.2.1 (b))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inside wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inside wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting complete sill required (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill required (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Central Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn inner Etraccontrol arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn inner track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Emissions unable to be completed exhaust rear section broken (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch front (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Steering column universal joint locking device ineffective chalked in yellow (2.1.3 (d))1
Rear Sound deadening material insecure exhaust missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))1
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Position lamp missing broken (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor MARKED YELLOW (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Steering linkage fouling lower steering u/j fouling on oil (2.1.4 (a))1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))1
Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Side repeater incorrect colour both lamps (4.4.3 (a))1
Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn mounting split (6.1.7 (b) (i))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by lower arm mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by trailing arm mounting point/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by trailing arm mounting point/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of inner wheel well, within 30cm of subframe and antiroll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area behind jacking point corroded and holed within offside rear seatbelt anchorage prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Emissions unable to be completed rear exhaust box split (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))1
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Windscreen wiper not working The operation of the wiper is faulty (3.4 (a))1
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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
Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))1

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