Most common failures | No# failures |
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Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 59 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 45 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 23 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 19 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 14 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 14 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 13 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 12 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 11 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 10 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 10 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 10 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 9 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 8 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
Registration plate issues | 6 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 6 |
Rear brake application uneven | 6 |
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 6 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 6 |
Rear brake binding | 6 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 4 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 4 |
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e)) | 4 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 4 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 3 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 3 |
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 3 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 3 |
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c| | 3 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 3 |
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 2 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 2 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 2 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 2 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) | 2 |
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Windscreen washer not working | 2 |
Front Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2| | 1 |
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis |2.4.A.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking by fuel tank filler (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
Offside Front Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Passengers seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Central Body panel insecure nearside (6.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near rack |2.1.2 |e| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3| | 1 |
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail |2.4.D.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail |2.4.D.1b| | 1 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 1 |
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c| | 1 |
Fuel hose excessively damaged |7.2.2| | 1 |
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front position lamp(s) does not face the front (1.1.A.3a) | 1 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) | 1 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) | 1 |
Offside Front Steering component fractured and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 1 |
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Centre Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2| | 1 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Rear Rear reflector not red in colour |1.5.1d| | 1 |
Nearside Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength To the outer side of the fuel filter (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing |3.5.1i| | 1 |
Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing |3.5.1i| | 1 |
Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 1 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) | 1 |
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 1 |
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Offside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland |2.5.B.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by steering box |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
Front brake application uneven | 1 |
Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3| | 1 |
Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate size |6.6.2| | 1 |
Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type |6.6.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a| | 1 |
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3| | 1 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Central Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play arm has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rack gators split (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire cap/ neck area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage locker insecure |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Offside Body has a projection caused by damage locker insecure |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch & door jam. |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a|| | 1 |
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area, all marked yellow by spring mount |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area, spring mounting marked yellow |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded small hole close to steering component,marked yellow |2.1.2 |e| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to flexible hose joint (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Rear Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied track rod has play |2.2.C.1e| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under the front wheel |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor need welding nsf centra |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b| | 1 |
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 1 |
Brake hose damaged | 1 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4| | 1 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 1 |
Offside Outer Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 1 |
Nearside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
Brake performance not tested |1.2.1 |g|| | 1 |
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii|| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out rigger |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d| | 1 |
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a)) | 1 |
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a)) | 1 |
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit positive terminal broken (4.13 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Exhaust system insecure middle hanger broken (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings passenger step |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Windscreen has damage | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Steering component deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 1 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |