| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 48 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 18 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 14 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 13 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 10 |
| Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 10 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 9 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 9 |
| Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 8 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 7 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
| Registration plate issues | 7 |
| Rear brake binding | 6 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 5 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 5 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a| | 5 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 5 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 4 |
| Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 4 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 4 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 3 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 2 |
| Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 2 |
| Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1| | 1 |
| Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 1 |
| Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
| Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Indicator tell tale missing |1.4.A.2a| | 1 |
| Centre Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a| | 1 |
| Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand |1.2.4c| | 1 |
| Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor |7.1.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor |7.1.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 1 |
| Centre Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
| Front Parking brake efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 1 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear |8.1.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear |8.1.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Hazard warning lamps inoperative not working on all lights |1.4.B.1b| | 1 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Fuel system component insecure fuel filter |7.2.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported side reapeater |1.9.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Electrical wiring inadequately supported side repeater |1.9.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
| All position lamps excessively deteriorated so that they are not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
| Fuel tank insecure |7.2.1| | 1 |
| Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden |2.4.A.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden |2.4.A.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Upper Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |3.6.C.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
| Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1| | 1 |
| Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
| Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 1 |
| Front Direction indicator not working both |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Floor excessively deteriorated rear floor pan area |6.2.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt obviously repaired |5.2.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Centre Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated |8.4.2| | 1 |
| Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn KING PIN (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor |7.1.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor |7.1.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill / floorpan |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 1 |
| Front brake application uneven | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.1.4c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Centre Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play |2.1.5| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
| Steering column shaft retaining device missing |2.1.6| | 1 |
| Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Road wheel weld breaking away |4.2.B.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Road wheel weld breaking away |4.2.B.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported front clamp insecure |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both chassis rails in several places |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both floors in several places |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills in several places |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Offside All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Brake pivot excessively damaged and seriously weakened Handbrake lever bracket fractured |3.5.1e| | 1 |
| Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
| Centre Brake pivot excessively damaged and seriously weakened |3.5.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lhd pattern (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases heat exchanger (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion door |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |