Most common failures | No# failures |
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Brake pipe excessively corroded | 44 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 21 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 21 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 21 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 16 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 15 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 14 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 14 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 13 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 12 |
Registration plate issues | 11 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 9 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 9 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 8 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 8 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 8 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 7 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 6 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 6 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 5 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 5 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 5 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 4 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 4 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Windscreen has damage | 4 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 3 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
Front brake application uneven | 3 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 3 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 3 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 2 |
Rear brake binding | 2 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint |2.5.A.1c| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 2 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 2 |
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Towbar component excessively corroded |6.6.1| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 2 |
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 2 |
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 2 |
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint |2.5.B.2a| | 1 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint |2.5.B.2a| | 1 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hole |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e)) | 1 |
Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component 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 |
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose |2.4.B.6a| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left |1.6.B4| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment |3.5.1f| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment |3.5.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Inner Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Rear Upper 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 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 1 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 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 |
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing |2.5.A.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 1 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 1 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a| | 1 |
Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% |1.3.2c| | 1 |
Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 1 |
Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Rear Towbar component excessively corroded |6.6.1| | 1 |
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Inner Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Rear brake application uneven | 1 |
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e| | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c| | 1 |
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.3b| | 1 |
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Mechanical brake component securing device loose |3.5.1i| | 1 |
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Steering damper deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 1 |
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Centre Rear Seat belt stitching not secure |5.2.2b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching not secure |5.2.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |