Most common failures | No# failures |
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Brake pipe excessively corroded | 33 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 30 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 23 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 12 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 11 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 11 |
Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 6 |
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 6 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 5 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 5 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 4 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 4 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 4 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 3 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 3 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 3 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 3 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Windscreen has damage | 2 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 2 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 2 |
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective |7.2.4c| | 2 |
Registration plate issues | 2 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 1 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 1 |
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Rear brake binding | 1 |
Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed |2.4.A.3| | 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 Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c| | 1 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii|| | 1 |
Rear brake application uneven | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower 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 Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 1 |
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2| | 1 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 1 |
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Power steering pump drive system missing |2.3.6| | 1 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipes above fuel tank |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill |7.1.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill |7.1.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2| | 1 |
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 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 position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper 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 position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Main beam tell-tale missing |4.9.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |