MOT defects: Steering column

Steering

10 defects: 4 dangerous, 6 major. 2 can be given as an advisory instead.

Certificate wording	Severity	As an advisory	Inspection manual
Steering column deformed to the extent that steering is affected	dangerous	None	A steering linkage component fractured or deformed to the extent that steering is affected
Steering column fractured to the extent that steering is affected	dangerous	None	A steering linkage component fractured or deformed to the extent that steering is affected
Steering column modified such that the steering is adversely affected	dangerous	None	A steering linkage component modified to the extent that steering is affected
Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment	dangerous	None	Attachment of steering column defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment
Steering column deformed	major	deformed but serviceable	A steering linkage component fractured or deformed
Steering column fractured	major	None	A steering linkage component fractured or deformed
Steering column has excessive movement up and down	major	None	Excessive movement of centre of steering wheel up or down
Steering column top bearing excessively worn	major	top bearing slightly worn	Excessive radial movement between the top of the steering column and the shaft indicating an excessively worn top bearing
Steering column attachment defective	major	None	Attachment of steering column defective
Steering column has an unsafe modification	major	None	Unsafe modification to steering column, forks or fork yoke

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