Lever (Pedal linkage): pre-2018 MOT

This is pre-2018 MOT wording. The defect categories changed on 20 May 2018.

6 pre-2018 fail items.

Old wording	Inspection manual	Now
Lever reduced in thickness more than 1/3rd by chaffing	a brake rod or lever reduced in thickness by more than 1/3rd	Hand lever pivot excessively tight (major)
Lever has excessive wear in the eye	serious weakening of any part due to excessive wear, damage or corrosion	Hand lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (major)
Lever has abnormal movement indicating maladjustment or excessive wear	abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment or excessive wear	Lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (major)
Lever has abnormal movement indicating excessive wear	abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment or excessive wear	Lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (major)
Lever excessively corroded and seriously weakened	serious weakening of any part due to excessive wear, damage or corrosion	Lever excessively worn (major)
Lever excessively damaged and seriously weakened	serious weakening of any part due to excessive wear, damage or corrosion	Lever excessively worn (major)

Current names are the closest match by wording and part. The DVSA publishes no official old-to-new table.

Other pre-2018 parts in Brakes

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