Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 116 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 105 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 97 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 83 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 40 |
Registration plate issues | 38 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 36 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 29 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 28 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 26 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 25 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 25 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 25 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 24 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 23 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 20 |
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 20 |
Rear brake binding | 20 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 19 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 19 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 18 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 17 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 17 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 16 |
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 16 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 15 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 15 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 14 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 14 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 13 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 13 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 12 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 12 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 12 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 12 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 11 |
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 11 |
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 11 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 11 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 11 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 10 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 10 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 10 |
Windscreen has damage | 9 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 9 |
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 9 |
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 8 |
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 7 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 7 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 7 |
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 7 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 7 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 7 |
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 7 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 6 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Rear brake application uneven | 6 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 6 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 6 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 6 |
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| | 5 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 5 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 5 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1| | 5 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 5 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 5 |
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 5 |
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| | 5 |
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 4 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 4 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1| | 4 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 4 |
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 4 |
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 4 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 4 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 4 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 4 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 4 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2| | 3 |
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 3 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 3 |
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 3 |
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 3 |
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 3 |
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 3 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 3 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 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 Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
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| | 3 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 3 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
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| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 3 |
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 3 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) | 3 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) | 3 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii|| | 2 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 2 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 2 |
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
Front brake application uneven | 2 |
Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c| | 2 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 2 |
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 2 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 2 |
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 2 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 2 |
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) | 2 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside 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 has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 2 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 2 |
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 2 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 2 |
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
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| | 2 |
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 2 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
Offside Front Battery leaking (4.13 (b)) | 2 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 2 |