| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 54 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 54 |
| Registration plate issues | 22 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 15 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 14 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 11 |
| Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) | 10 |
| Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2| | 10 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 9 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 6 |
| Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) | 5 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 5 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 4 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 4 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault |7.1.6 |a|| | 4 |
| Windscreen has damage | 4 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 4 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 3 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative |1.7.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 3 |
| Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3| | 3 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Headlamp cleaning device inoperative |1.7.2| | 3 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 3 |
| Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2| | 2 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative |1.7.2| | 2 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 2 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
| Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative |1.7.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.1.2 |h|| | 2 |
| Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective |1.7.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 2 |
| Steering lock fails to engage |2.1.4b| | 2 |
| Rear brake binding | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 2 |
| Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 2 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
| Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii|| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side 147KGF NO LOCK OUT (1.4.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested ALL FOUR WHEELS BINDING (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function both rear |2.7.2a| | 1 |
| Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
| Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended |7.1.2 |d|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak clamp corroded and leaking (8.2.1.1 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak clamp corroded and leaking (8.2.1.1 (b)) | 1 |
| Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 1 |
| Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure box (8.1.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure box (8.1.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Spring clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing |3.5.1j| | 1 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 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 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Brake pedal pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Power steering malfunctioning |2.1.5 |a|| | 1 |
| Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.2.2 |g|| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c| | 1 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 1 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported rear clamps broke |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn height control rod |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn height control rod |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rear end of front to rear. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Central Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front brake excessively fluctuating | 1 |
| rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
| Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective main beam comes on with h/lamp washers |1.7.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone ball joint split |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 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 |
| Front brake application uneven | 1 |
| Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
| Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 1 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 1 |
| Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside 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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer joiner (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer joiner (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
| Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c| | 1 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective |1.7.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel bolt missing of all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Rear link. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative |1.7.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Parking brake lever missing |1.1.6 |d|| | 1 |
| Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn |1.1.14 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4| | 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 Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both |1.8| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |