Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 76 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 73 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 63 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 50 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 48 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 33 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 30 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 29 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 29 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 27 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 25 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 21 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 20 |
Registration plate issues | 20 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 19 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 19 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 18 |
Rear brake binding | 17 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 14 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 14 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 14 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 14 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 12 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 12 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 11 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 11 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 11 |
Rear brake application uneven | 10 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 10 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 8 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
Windscreen has damage | 7 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 7 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 7 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 7 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 7 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 7 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 6 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 6 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 6 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 5 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 5 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 5 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 4 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 4 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 4 |
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 3 |
Brake hose damaged | 3 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 3 |
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 3 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 3 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 3 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 3 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 3 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 3 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 2 |
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 2 |
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 2 |
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 2 |
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 2 |
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 2 |
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 2 |
Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard |3.6.E.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 2 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 2 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland |2.5.B.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 2 |
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c| | 2 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 2 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 2 |
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 2 |
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 2 |
Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4| | 2 |
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 2 |
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 2 |
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 2 |
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d| | 2 |