Most common failures | No# failures |
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Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 32 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 27 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 19 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 14 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 14 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 14 |
Rear brake application uneven | 10 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 7 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 7 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 6 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 6 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 5 |
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 5 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 4 |
Rear brake binding | 4 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 4 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 4 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 3 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 3 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 3 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Registration plate issues | 3 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 3 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 3 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 2 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 2 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
Brake hose damaged | 2 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 2 |
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 2 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 2 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 2 |
rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3| | 1 |
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front chassis |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor area |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front floor area |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c| | 1 |
An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 1 |
Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 1 |
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4| | 1 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 1 |
Offside Inner Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 1 |
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top mount area |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top mount area |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 1 |
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.1.2 |e| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis |2.1.2 |e| |i|| | 1 |
Emissions not tested engine not ticking over and uneven running |8.2.1.2 |d|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure reverse light hanging on wires |1.9.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front panel |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Brake servo leaking when pedal is pressed |3.6.C.1c| | 1 |
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 1 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective |6.1.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure mounting nut loose |2.7.2b| | 1 |
Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged |4.2.A.1a| | 1 |
Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |4.5.4 |a|| | 1 |
Position lamp missing |4.2.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking above tank |7.2.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 1 |
Centre Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 1 |
Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 1 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Steering pivot point has excessive play idler |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 1 |
Front brake excessively fluctuating | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a| | 1 |
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 1 |
Windscreen has damage | 1 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle |3.1.6b| | 1 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 1 |
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear |8.1.2b| | 1 |
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear |8.1.2b| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers footwell |1.1.21 |e| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 1 |
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 1 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Towbar retaining device missing |6.6.3a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5| | 1 |
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Fuel tank leaking filler neck |6.1.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner door near step and strut mount |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded foot well |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded foot well |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch upper |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch lower |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section |7.1.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated |6.2.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings suspension top mount |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near rack mounting |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie bar mount |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie bar mount |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 1 |
Front Position lamp not working sidelights (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section (2.1.2 (e) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger /floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a)) | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Floor/inner wheel arch patch pop riveted near front sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Floor/inner wheel arch patch pop riveted (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective no key (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Central Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Passengers seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step to floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor chassis not welded correctly. (6.1.1 (d) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner rear arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Windscreen washer not working | 1 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger holed within 30 cm of engine/gearbox mounting bolts (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
Exhaust system insecure broken (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s low (1.4.1 (a)) | 1 |
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Nearside Body component likely to become detached loading door (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts on exhuast (4.11 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
Offside Front 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 |
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii)) | 1 |