Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 30 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 25 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 19 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 13 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 11 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 11 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 10 |
Rear brake binding | 10 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 9 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 9 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 8 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 6 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 6 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 6 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 5 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 5 |
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 5 |
Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 5 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e| | 3 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
An item not tested |Manual| | 3 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 3 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
Registration plate issues | 3 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 2 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 2 |
Rear brake application uneven | 2 |
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 2 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Windscreen washer not working | 2 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 2 |
Stop lamp not working both |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c| | 2 |
Offside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c| | 2 |
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded fore mount |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 1 |
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c| | 1 |
Windscreen has damage | 1 |
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Offside Inner Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 1 |
Offside Inner Front Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 1 |
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a| | 1 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 1 |
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 1 |
Parking |secondary brake| on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 |1.3.1 |b| |i|| | 1 |
Front Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment |2.2.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |1.1.2 |c|| | 1 |
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both |4.4.3 |a|| | 1 |
Main beam tell-tale not working |4.9.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Fuel system component leaking fuel pump banjo bolts leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Mechanical brake component locking device insecure |3.5.1l| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c| | 1 |
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis out rigger. |6.1.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front of spring mounting.|chassis| |6.1.1 |c| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Central Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment |1.1.6 |c|| | 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 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 |
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c| | 1 |
Brake performance not tested brake failure |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c| | 1 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage |2.7.4| | 1 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage |2.7.4| | 1 |
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Speedometer cannot be illuminated |7.8 |c| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c| | 1 |
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 1 |
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake back plate|s| securing device missing |3.5.1j| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake back plate|s| securing device missing |3.5.1j| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i|| | 1 |
All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Indicator switch inoperative |4.4.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Steering wheel likely to become detached |2.2.1 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a| | 1 |
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.4.3 |b|| | 1 |
Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.4.3 |b|| | 1 |
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen |3.5 |a|| | 1 |
Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a| | 1 |
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen 2 |3.5 |a|| | 1 |
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings side seal |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted Wheel arch at font |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body behind drivers seat |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch at front |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake imbalanced across an axle |3.7.B.5b| | 1 |
Fuel system component leaking carburettor overflow |7.2.3| | 1 |
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 1 |
Nearside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 1 |
Brake servo insecurely mounted |3.6.A.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail |6.1.D.1b| | 1 |
Rear Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush trunnion |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush trunnion |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way Pulls to right under heavy braking. |1.2.1 |b| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 1 |
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment |1.1.6 |c|| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b| | 1 |
Fuel system component leaking carburettors and associated unions |7.2.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket nut missing |2.4.B.6c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device missing |2.4.B.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) | 1 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play king pin |2.2.B.1g| | 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 |
Offside 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 |
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. |5.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. |5.1.1| | 1 |
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
Offside Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 1 |
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Offside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.6.B.2c| | 1 |
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.3 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
Nearside Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4| | 1 |
Offside Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a| | 1 |
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm lift in steering box |2.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 1 |
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2| | 1 |
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Upper Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Upper Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 1 |
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1| | 1 |
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control |2.1.1| | 1 |
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 1 |
Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c| | 1 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Inner Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |