Most common failures | No# failures |
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 58 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 47 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 45 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 43 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 35 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 27 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 27 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 24 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 23 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 22 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 19 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 17 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 17 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 15 |
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f| | 14 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 13 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 13 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 12 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 9 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 8 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
Registration plate issues | 8 |
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9| | 7 |
Nearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front |1.4.C.1b| | 7 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 7 |
Front brake application uneven | 7 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 7 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 7 |
Rear brake application uneven | 7 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 7 |
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9| | 6 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 6 |
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 6 |
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 6 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Nearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear |1.4.C.1b| | 6 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 5 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
Nearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly |1.4.C.1a| | 4 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 4 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1| | 4 |
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2| | 4 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 4 |
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2| | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 4 |
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
Rear brake binding | 4 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 4 |
Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1| | 4 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 4 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 3 |
Offside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front |1.4.C.1b| | 3 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 3 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
Parking brake lever releases when knocked |3.1.6a| | 3 |
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn |3.1.5| | 3 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 3 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 3 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 3 |
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c| | 3 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 2 |
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 2 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d| | 2 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage |2.7.4| | 2 |
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 2 |
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 2 |
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear |1.4.C.1b| | 2 |
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6| | 2 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 2 |
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 2 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Brake hose damaged | 2 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Rear Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 2 |
Semaphore indicator switch faulty |1.4.C.1c| | 2 |
Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 2 |
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth |3.1.5| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b| | 2 |
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2| | 2 |
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c| | 2 |
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 2 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |