| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 28 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 19 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 12 |
| Rear brake binding | 10 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 9 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 9 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 7 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 7 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 6 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 5 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 5 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 4 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Registration plate issues | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 4 |
| Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c| | 4 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 4 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 4 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 3 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c| | 3 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 2 |
| Fuel pipe union leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c| | 2 |
| Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
| Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i)) | 2 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 2 |
| Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 2 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 2 |
| Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii|| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 2 |
| Indicator switch missing |1.4.A.1| | 2 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill area |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door sill area |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger area |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Ball joint dust cover missing |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Ball joint dust cover missing |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 1 |
| Offside All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake linkage locking device missing |3.5.1l| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose |3.5.1j| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering idler, play and noise (2.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment |1.1.6 |c|| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective |6.1.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when headlamps are operated |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded forward leaf spring mounting |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear leaf spring mounting on Chassis |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted |3.6.A.2a| | 1 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke missing |4.2.A.1b| | 1 |
| Front brake application uneven | 1 |
| Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Inner 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 Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose |4.2.A.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose |4.2.A.1b| | 1 |
| Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c| | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front 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 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c| | 1 |
| Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear |3.5.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking damper |2.4.D.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 1 |
| Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d| | 1 |
| Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel |3.1.6c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective |2.5.A.4| | 1 |
| Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Panhard rod severely distorted |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Central Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Inner Electrical wiring inadequately supported battery cable rubbing on petrol pipe |1.9.2a| | 1 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear sills both sides |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Rear Tie bar/rod insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 1 |
| Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake back plate|s| securing device missing |3.5.1j| | 1 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.E.4c| | 1 |
| Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose |3.5.1i| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Road wheel spoke cracked |4.2.A.1b| | 1 |
| Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly |1.1.6 |a|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested |4.1.2 |b|| | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Centre Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 1 |
| Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected on steering joints |4.11 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.3 |a|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |1.1.14 |b|| | 1 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill |7.1.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Horn control missing |1.6.1| | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
| Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short |1.9.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Drag link end loose |2.2.B.1d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |