Most common failures | No# failures |
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Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 77 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 57 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 57 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 55 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 35 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 35 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 33 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 31 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 17 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 16 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 16 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 15 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 15 |
Rear brake binding | 15 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 12 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 12 |
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 11 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 11 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 9 |
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 9 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 9 |
Registration plate issues | 9 |
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 9 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
Front brake application uneven | 8 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 7 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 7 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 7 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 6 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 5 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 5 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 5 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 5 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 4 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 4 |
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 4 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
Rear brake application uneven | 4 |
Indicator tell tale missing |1.4.A.2a| | 4 |
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 4 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 4 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 3 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 3 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 3 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 3 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 3 |
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 3 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 3 |
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 3 |
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 3 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c| | 2 |
Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
Offside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 2 |
Steering wheel locking device insecure |2.1.6| | 2 |
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Horn control insecure |1.6.1| | 2 |
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 2 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Horn control missing |1.6.1| | 2 |
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| | 2 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 2 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 2 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 2 |
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 2 |
Front brake excessively fluctuating | 2 |
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 2 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 2 |
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
Stop lamp not working both |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 2 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2| | 2 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d| | 2 |
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 2 |
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Offside Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c| | 2 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |