Most common failures | No# failures |
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Brake pipe excessively corroded | 26 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 26 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 23 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 22 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 20 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 19 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 14 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 13 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 11 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 11 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 9 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 9 |
Rear brake application uneven | 9 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 8 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 8 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 8 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 7 |
Rear brake binding | 7 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 6 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 6 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 6 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
Registration plate issues | 6 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 6 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 5 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 4 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 4 |
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 4 |
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 4 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 3 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Windscreen has damage | 2 |
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 2 |
Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 2 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e| | 1 |
Front Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 1 |
Offside Front Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 1 |
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1| | 1 |
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sills both side |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both side front inner door sills |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both side rear inner bottom sills |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both side rear inner wheel arches |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both side front inner wheel arches |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 1 |
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4| | 1 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 1 |
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c| | 1 |
Rear rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned |1.3.2a| | 1 |
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front floor ,front crossmember and front panel |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both ends of front crossmember and nearside and offside floors |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut mounting |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside front wheel arches and floors |5.2.6| | 1 |
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner sill and wheel arch |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear wheel arch |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear cross member |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Front brake application uneven | 1 |
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 1 |
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1| | 1 |
Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Offside Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Front Headlamp aim not tested |4.1.2 |b|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Front brake excessively fluctuating | 1 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Braking system leaking brake pipe front to rear leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch /floor pan |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b| | 1 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 1 |
Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Horn control missing |1.6.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 1 |
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland |2.5.B.1b| | 1 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 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 |
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4| | 1 |
Nearside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle |3.7.D.2b| | 1 |
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c| | 1 |
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| obscured more than 50% |1.1.A.3c| | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced |2.4.B.1d| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced |2.4.B.1d| | 1 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |