Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 18 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 16 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 7 |
Registration plate issues | 6 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 5 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 5 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 4 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 4 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 3 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 3 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 3 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking |2.4.D.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 2 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 2 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail |2.4.D.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail |2.4.D.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 1 |
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 1 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 1 |
Nearside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.D.3| | 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 |
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Brake hose damaged | 1 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 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 |
Centre Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside 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 |
Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a| | 1 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 1 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Offside Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
Rear Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a| | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp insecure lense |1.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |5.2.6| | 1 |
Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking |2.4.D.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a| | 1 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 1 |
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking |2.4.D.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 1 |
Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured |5.2.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load |5.2.4a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c)) | 1 |
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Rear 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 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 1 |
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sphere mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 1 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear. rear silencer detached (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills, floor and B pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills, floor and B pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 1 |
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier half of carrier plate missing (4.13 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Emissions not tested exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e)) | 1 |
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Front brake application uneven | 1 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |