| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 13 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 12 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 12 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 9 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 8 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 7 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 7 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Rear brake binding | 5 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 4 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 4 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Brake hose damaged | 3 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 3 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 3 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Registration plate issues | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 2 |
| Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 2 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 2 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose |2.4.C.3a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 1 |
| Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 1 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Centre Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 1 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure |3.5.1l| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Windscreen has damage | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed |3.6.B.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed |3.6.B.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed |3.6.B.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 1 |
| Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
| Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 1 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Upper Steering component cracked and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside and nearside front flooring and step areas |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4| | 1 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Outer Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 1 |
| Trailer electrical socket |13 pin| not operating the trailer lamps as intended |1.9.4| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |