| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 20 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 13 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 12 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 12 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 10 |
| Registration plate issues | 9 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 7 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 5 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 4 |
| Rear brake binding | 4 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
| Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 3 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 2 |
| Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3| | 2 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch and jacking point |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe missing
|7.1.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working tail lamp |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working tail lamp |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold pipe to first pipe joint |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold pipe |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear |1.3.2a| | 1 |
| Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 1 |
| Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended |7.1.2 |c|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded doorshut |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded doorshut |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside top of wheel arch |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.2.C.1h| | 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 Front position lamp|s| not working head light |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion at doar |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion at doar |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion at front wheel |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion at spring |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer body |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 1 |
| Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9| | 1 |
| Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 1 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 1 |
| Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
| Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
| Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
| Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2| | 1 |
| Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i| | 1 |
| Front brake excessively fluctuating | 1 |
| rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Front brake application uneven | 1 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill holed |7.1.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength door sill arch holed |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan |2.1.2 |e| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded foot well |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
| Windscreen has damage | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |