Most common failures | No# failures |
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Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 98 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 67 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 54 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 51 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 38 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 35 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 19 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 18 |
Registration plate issues | 17 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 16 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 16 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 16 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 15 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 13 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 13 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 13 |
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 12 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 11 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 11 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 10 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 10 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 9 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 9 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 9 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 9 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 8 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 7 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 6 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 6 |
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 6 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 5 |
Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 5 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Windscreen has damage | 4 |
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Front brake application uneven | 4 |
Rear brake binding | 4 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 4 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 3 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 3 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
Front brake excessively fluctuating | 3 |
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Rear brake application uneven | 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 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 2 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 2 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 2 |
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 2 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 2 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 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 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 1 |
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 1 |
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1| | 1 |
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
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| | 1 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Outer Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 1 |
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Offside Front Side repeater insecure Clips broken |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Front Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a| | 1 |
Offside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Offside Front Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| obscured more than 50% |1.1.A.3c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack end |2.2.B.1h| | 1 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6| | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked |7.1.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b| | 1 |
Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel |3.1.6c| | 1 |
Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 1 |
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4| | 1 |
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the light sources so they are not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
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| | 1 |
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Windscreen washer not working | 1 |
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear |8.1.2b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 1 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 1 |
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3| | 1 |
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3| | 1 |
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 1 |
Offside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied |2.2.C.1e| | 1 |
Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 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 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Central Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 1 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 1 |
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |