| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 38 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 28 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 25 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 15 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 15 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 14 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 8 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 6 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 6 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Rear brake binding | 4 |
| Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c| | 3 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
| Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken |3.1.5| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 2 |
| Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c| | 1 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 1 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 1 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 1 |
| Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system |1.1.12 |c| |i|| | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 1 |
| Nearside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 1 |
| Offside Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 1 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 1 |
| Brake warning device not working correctly |3.3.D.3a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 1 |
| Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected |5.3.1 |c| |ii|| | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Brake pipe inappropriately repaired |3.6.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 1 |
| Power steering pipe/hose leaking |2.1.5 |a|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension accumulator leaking |5.3.5 |c|| | 1 |
| Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system |1.1.12 |c| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a| | 1 |
| Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Gas suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Gas suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 1 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5| | 1 |
| Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.2.4c| | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 1 |
| Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 1 |
| Central Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Centre Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
| Parking brake lever releases when knocked |3.1.6a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Windscreen has damage | 1 |
| Offside Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) | 1 |
| Front brake application uneven | 1 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Inner Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Central Front Inner Steering locking device missing ALL FOUR SPLIT PIN LOCKING DEVICES MISSING. (2.1.3 (d)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits reading1.040 (8.2.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam inner (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |