MOT defects: Pipes and hoses

Steering

7 defects: 3 dangerous, 4 major. 4 can be given as an advisory instead.

Certificate wording	Severity	As an advisory	Inspection manual
Pipes and hoses modified and steering adversely affected	dangerous	None	Power steering component with an unsafe modification
Pipes and hoses corroded such that the steering is adversely affected	dangerous	None	Power steering pipe, hose or wiring excessively damaged or corroded and steering adversely affected
Pipes and hoses damaged such that the steering is adversely affected	dangerous	None	Power steering pipe, hose or wiring excessively damaged or corroded and steering adversely affected
Pipes and hoses leaking	major	has slight seepage	Power steering fluid leaking or system malfunctioning
Pipes and hoses modification unsafe	major	modified, but not inappropriately	Power steering component with an unsafe modification
Pipes and hoses excessively corroded	major	slightly corroded	Power steering pipe, hose or wiring excessively damaged or corroded
Pipes and hoses excessively damaged	major	slightly damaged	Power steering pipe, hose or wiring excessively damaged or corroded

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