Most common failures | No# failures |
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Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 36 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 35 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 28 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 27 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 22 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 14 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 13 |
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 11 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 10 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 10 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 10 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 9 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 9 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 9 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 9 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 7 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 6 |
Windscreen has damage | 6 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 6 |
Registration plate issues | 5 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 5 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 5 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 4 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Front brake application uneven | 3 |
Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 3 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 3 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Rear brake binding | 3 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 3 |
Rear brake application uneven | 3 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected |1.9.3b| | 2 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 2 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 2 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Brake hose damaged | 2 |
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation |2.5.B.1b| | 2 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 2 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 2 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c| | 2 |
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 2 |
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 2 |
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 2 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 2 |
Offside Front 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 |
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
Front brake excessively fluctuating | 2 |
Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4| | 1 |
Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen |3.5 |a|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 1 |
Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view |8.3.1c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 1 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4| | 1 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Inner Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Offside Outer 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 Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 1 |
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 1 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 1 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 1 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard |3.6.E.2| | 1 |
Offside Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 1 |
Front Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a| | 1 |
Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Rear Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 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 |
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside 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 Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn |2.5.C.1c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b| | 1 |
Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Nearside rear parking |secondary| brake grabbing severely |3.7.B.6b| | 1 |
Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out-rigger near front of spring missing |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 Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush |2.5.B.2b| | 1 |
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 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 Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4| | 1 |
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 1 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 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 position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure |3.5.1l| | 1 |
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment |1.1.6 |c|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/ shocker mount |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/ shocker mount |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot strut top bearing seized |2.7.4| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation |2.5.B.1b| | 1 |