Most common failures | No# failures |
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 3043 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 2820 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 2245 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 1505 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 1484 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 1275 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1273 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1141 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1066 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 1065 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 1001 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 835 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 809 |
Registration plate issues | 738 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 675 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 648 |
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 619 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 609 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 583 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 570 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 550 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 537 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 524 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 513 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 508 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 458 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 430 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 422 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 408 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 395 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 395 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 392 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 371 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 356 |
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 340 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 339 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 335 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 326 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 324 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 322 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 317 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 302 |
Rear brake binding | 302 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 299 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 299 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 294 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 284 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 283 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 282 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 280 |
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 279 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 276 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 272 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 258 |
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 257 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 250 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 246 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 245 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 242 |
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 239 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 235 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 234 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 233 |
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 232 |
Rear brake application uneven | 232 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 231 |
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 224 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 219 |
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 200 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 188 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 186 |
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 182 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 182 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 182 |
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 178 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 176 |
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 175 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 174 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 174 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 173 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 171 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 170 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 169 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 168 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 162 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 162 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 157 |
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 152 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 148 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 147 |
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 146 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 143 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 141 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 141 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 140 |
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 139 |
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 135 |
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 134 |
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 133 |
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 129 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 125 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 122 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 121 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 121 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 119 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 116 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 115 |
Windscreen washer not working | 115 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 115 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 115 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 107 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 107 |
Front brake application uneven | 107 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 106 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 106 |
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 106 |
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1| | 103 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 102 |
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a| | 102 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 102 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 101 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 101 |
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 100 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 99 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 99 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 96 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 94 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 93 |
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 93 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 92 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 89 |
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 89 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 89 |
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 88 |
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 86 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 86 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 86 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 85 |
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d| | 85 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 84 |
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 84 |
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 83 |
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 82 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 82 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 82 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 82 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 81 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 81 |
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 81 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 80 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 80 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 80 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 80 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 78 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 78 |
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 78 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 77 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 77 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 74 |
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 74 |
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 74 |
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 73 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 71 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 70 |
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2| | 70 |
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 69 |
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 69 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 68 |
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 68 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 67 |
Windscreen has damage | 67 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 67 |
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 67 |
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 66 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 66 |
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 66 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 66 |
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 65 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 65 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 64 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 64 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 64 |
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 63 |
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 62 |
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 62 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 62 |
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 62 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 62 |
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a| | 61 |
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 61 |
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 60 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 60 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 60 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 60 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 60 |
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 59 |
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 59 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 59 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 59 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 59 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 59 |
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 58 |
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 58 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 58 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 58 |
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 57 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 57 |
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 57 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 57 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 57 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 56 |
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 56 |
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 56 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 56 |
Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 55 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 55 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 55 |
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c| | 54 |
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 54 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 54 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 53 |
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 53 |
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 53 |
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 53 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 53 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 53 |
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2| | 52 |
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 52 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 52 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 51 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 51 |
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 51 |
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 51 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 51 |
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 51 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 51 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 50 |
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 50 |
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 50 |
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 50 |
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e)) | 49 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 49 |
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 49 |
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 49 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 49 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 48 |
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 48 |
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 47 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 47 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 47 |
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 47 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 46 |
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 46 |
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 46 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 46 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 46 |
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 45 |
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 44 |