Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 17 |
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 15 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 13 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 12 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 12 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 11 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 9 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 9 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 9 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 7 |
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 6 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 6 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 5 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 5 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 5 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 5 |
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) | 5 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii|| | 4 |
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c|| | 4 |
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 4 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 4 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii|| | 3 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 3 |
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 3 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 3 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) | 3 |
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 3 |
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 3 |
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 3 |
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 3 |
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 3 |
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.2.2 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 2 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 2 |
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 2 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 2 |
Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2| | 2 |
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.2.2 |c|| | 2 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
Windscreen washer not working | 2 |
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 2 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 2 |
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 2 |
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 2 |
Offside Front Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |1.1.2 |c|| | 1 |
Driver`s door catch missing |6.2.3 |c| |ii|| | 1 |
Driver`s seat moving inadvertently |6.2.5 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 1 |
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement not returning fully |1.1.15 |e|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake hose stretched |3.6.B.4c| | 1 |
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a| | 1 |
Rear Brake hose stretched |3.6.B.4c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicators |1.3.2f| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicators |1.3.2f| | 1 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 1 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 1 |
Nearside Direction indicator missing side repater |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside Direction indicator missing side repeater |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Spare wheel insecure |6.4.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 1 |
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated SPLITTING ? (2.2.2 (c)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bolted to rack ? |6.1.D.1a| | 1 |
Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
Rear front brake recording little or no effort FOOT BRAKE LOW |TRAVELLING | |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated |1.1.14 |b|| | 1 |
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |1.2.1 |b| |i|| | 1 |
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Front Steering component cracked and unserviceable rubber coupling |2.2.C.1d| | 1 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi or downpipe |7.1.2| | 1 |
Emissions not tested exhaust leak excessive |7.3.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured |3.6.C.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 1 |
Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 1 |
Offside 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 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached |8.1.1 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d)) | 1 |
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e)) | 1 |
Offside Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause injury (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan detached/de bonded (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor pan detached/de bonded (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Position lamp missing bulb holder not fitted in lamp |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
Nearside Stop lamp|s| missing bulb holder not fitted in lamp |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
Front Brake lining|s| less than 1.5 mm thick |3.5.1g| | 1 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Fuel hose excessively chafed at fuel pump |7.2.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 1 |
Front Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
Brake lining|s| wear indicator illuminated |1.1.13 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii|| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Exhaust silencer insecure missing |8.1.1 |b| |i|| | 1 |
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides |1.1.14 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2| | 1 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c)) | 1 |
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured PARKING BRAKE LEVER INSECURE (1.1.21 (e) (i)) | 1 |
Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Exhaust silencer insecure TAIL PIPE LOOSE (8.1.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) | 1 |
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) | 1 |
Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 1 |
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 1 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Exhaust system insecure Flexible joint clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 1 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.5 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi |7.1.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 1 |
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear mount insecure........ (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split Split. |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Horn not working Horn inop...... |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside near side rear service brake inoperative |1.2.1 |b| |i|| | 1 |
Steering column universal joint modified such that the steering is adversely affected colume u j joint tight |2.1.3 |f| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5| | 1 |
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 1 |
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside n/s service and park brake not working. |1.2.1 |b| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Centre Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play |2.1.5| | 1 |
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Rear fog lamp not working switch replaced. |1.3.2b| | 1 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5| | 1 |
Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Parking brake lever insecure |3.1.3b| | 1 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 1 |
Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated Rubber coupling Split....... (2.2.2 (c)) | 1 |
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch body support holed and corroded....... (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
Service brake lagging in operation Service brake effort very low....... (1.2.1 (d)) | 1 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Joint worn......... (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust joint leaking....... |7.1.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached Rearmost mounting corroded.... |5.3.3 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Badly split..... |2.1.3 |g| |ii|| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Joint leaking..... |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation low effort |1.2.1 |d|| | 1 |
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
Brake hose damaged | 1 |
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded pins seized (1.1.15 (b)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 1 |
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c)) | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |