Most common failures | No# failures |
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Registration plate lamp issues | 89 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 75 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 49 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 48 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 48 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 45 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 33 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 29 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 29 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 29 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 29 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 26 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 26 |
Registration plate issues | 25 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 22 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 22 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 20 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 19 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 19 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 18 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 17 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 16 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 15 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 15 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 14 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 14 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 13 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 12 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 11 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 11 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 11 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 10 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 10 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 10 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 10 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 10 |
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 9 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 9 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 9 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 9 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 9 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 8 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 8 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 8 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 8 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 8 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 8 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 7 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 7 |
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 7 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 7 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 7 |
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a| | 6 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 6 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 6 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
Windscreen has damage | 6 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Rear brake binding | 6 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 6 |
Rear brake application uneven | 5 |
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
Front brake application uneven | 5 |
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 5 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 5 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 5 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 5 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 5 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 4 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 4 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 4 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 4 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 4 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 4 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 4 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 4 |
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 4 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b| | 4 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 4 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint |2.5.A.1c| | 3 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 3 |
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 3 |
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 3 |
Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6| | 3 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 3 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 3 |
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 3 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 3 |
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 3 |
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 3 |
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 3 |
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 3 |
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint |2.5.A.1c| | 2 |
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Horn control missing |1.6.1| | 2 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 2 |
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing |2.5.A.1b| | 2 |
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Offside Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 2 |
Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear |1.3.2a| | 2 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 2 |
Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 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 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 2 |
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 2 |
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b| | 2 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 2 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 2 |
Power steering pump insecure |2.3.6| | 2 |
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1| | 2 |
An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted |2.4.B.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 2 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b| | 2 |
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 2 |
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 2 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 2 |
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 2 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing |2.5.A.1b| | 2 |
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e| | 2 |
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 2 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 2 |
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 2 |
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 2 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a| | 2 |