MOT defects: Suspension unit

Suspension

5 defects: 2 dangerous, 3 major. 2 can be given as an advisory instead.

Certificate wording	Severity	As an advisory	Inspection manual
Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected	dangerous	None	A gas, air or fluid suspension system component damaged, modified or deteriorated in a way that its function is seriously affected
Suspension unit modified so that its function is seriously affected	dangerous	None	A gas, air or fluid suspension system component damaged, modified or deteriorated in a way that its function is seriously affected
Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected	major	damaged but not to excess	A gas, air or fluid suspension system component damaged, modified or deteriorated in a way that it would adversely affect the functioning of the system
Suspension unit modified so that its function is affected	major	modified but function not affected	A gas, air or fluid suspension system component damaged, modified or deteriorated in a way that it would adversely affect the functioning of the system
Suspension unit leaking	major	None	An obvious leak from any part of the system

Pre-2018 names for this part

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