Most common failures | No# failures |
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Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 84 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 58 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 42 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 34 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 29 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 26 |
Registration plate issues | 26 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 25 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 24 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 22 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 19 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 18 |
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a| | 17 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 16 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 16 |
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 16 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 15 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 15 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 14 |
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a| | 13 |
Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking |2.4.D.2| | 13 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 13 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 13 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 13 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 12 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 12 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 12 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 12 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 12 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 12 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 11 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 11 |
Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking |2.4.D.2| | 11 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 11 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 11 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5| | 10 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 9 |
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2| | 9 |
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5| | 9 |
Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5| | 9 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking |2.4.D.2| | 9 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 8 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 8 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 8 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
Front Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2| | 7 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 7 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 7 |
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 7 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 7 |
Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5| | 7 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 7 |
Windscreen has damage | 6 |
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2| | 6 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 6 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 6 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 6 |
Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 5 |
Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5| | 5 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 5 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2| | 5 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 5 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking |2.4.D.2| | 5 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 4 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 4 |
Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5| | 4 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 4 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
Front Fluid suspension leaking |2.4.D.2| | 4 |
Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a| | 4 |
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 4 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a| | 4 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 4 |
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2| | 4 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking |2.4.D.2| | 4 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a| | 4 |
Front Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking |2.4.D.2| | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.D.3| | 3 |
Centre Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking |2.4.D.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 3 |
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Centre Front Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Centre Front Fluid suspension leaking |2.4.D.2| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 3 |
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 3 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 3 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
Offside Front Upper Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail |2.4.D.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 2 |
Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
Rear Fluid suspension leaking |2.4.D.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 2 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Fluid suspension accumulator leaking |2.4.D.2| | 2 |
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 2 |
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c| | 2 |
Fluid suspension leaking |2.4.D.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Centre Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking |2.4.D.2| | 2 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 2 |
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 2 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking |2.4.D.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c| | 2 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 2 |
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 2 |
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.D.1| | 2 |
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 2 |
Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 2 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b| | 2 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 2 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 2 |
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front Lower Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2| | 2 |
Rear brake application uneven | 2 |
Front brake application uneven | 2 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Centre Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 2 |
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 2 |