| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 10 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 8 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 8 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 5 |
| Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned |1.3.2a| | 4 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 4 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Rear brake binding | 4 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 4 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 4 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 4 |
| Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 3 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 3 |
| Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) | 3 |
| Front brake application uneven | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 2 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 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 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front 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 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) | 2 |
| Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) | 2 |
| Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
| Front position lamp|s| not working both |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Headlamp insecure both |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when headlamps are on |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when headlamps are on |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when headlamps are on |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to floor |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to floor |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wishbone |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wishbone |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d| | 1 |
| Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d| | 1 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| All position lamps not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp missing |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick-up to right |4.1.2 |c|| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick-up to right |4.1.2 |c|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator missing |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Emissions not tested car over fueling |8.2.1.2 |d|| | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 1 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing |2.5.A.4| | 1 |
| Offside Front suspension retaining device missing |2.5.A.4| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 1 |
| Central Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 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 Front position lamp|s| not working side light |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn |2.4.G.4d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j| | 1 |
| Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1| | 1 |
| Brake hose damaged | 1 |
| Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings idler |2.2.B.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Front brake excessively fluctuating | 1 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner & outer sills |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner & outer sills |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned |1.3.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cross chassis leg |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cross chassis leg |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected bump stop |5.3.6 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected bump stop |5.3.6 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected |5.3.6 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Emissions not tested |8.2.1.2 |d|| | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside Both headlamps still set for LHD vehicle. Need to have beam deflection to offside reduced. |1.8| | 1 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned Only has a fog lamp on left hand side of vehicle still. needs putting onto Right hand side. |1.3.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Bulb only showing white light. needs colouring. |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering linkage inappropriately modified Steering linkage from central pivot point to Offside outer track rod end is out of shape/damaged/twisted and needs correcting. |2.2.C.1e| | 1 |
| Fuel system component insecure Fuel filter. |7.2.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Footwell. |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Seat mounts. |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill end. |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arce |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced dim new bulb required/all new suspension/steering components/Exhaust system fitted |4.5.4 |a|| | 1 |
| Emissions not tested Fuel below level |8.2.1.2 |d|| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned |4.5.4 |a|| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o s and n s |4.1.2 |c|| | 1 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |5.1.2 |c| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |5.1.2 |c| |i|| | 1 |
| Rear Service brake excessively binding o s and n s |1.2.1 |f|| | 1 |
| Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 3 gators split |2.1.3 |g| |ii|| | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted Brake caliper mounting plate bolt not engaging with locking device. (1.1.21 (c)) | 1 |
| Leaf spring fractured Second leaf broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn King pin worn. Recommend repair. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up to offside. (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up to offside. (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Suspect settings for age incorrect as 1999 vehicle based on older model. Recommend check and retest. (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (floor) (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (floor) (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (chassis) (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (chassis) (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (inner sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (inner sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (rear inner sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (rear inner sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Statutory seat belt missing Not found (5.1.1) | 1 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone A Bits from rear view mirror (8.3.1e) | 1 |
| Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view Drivers side (8.2.1c) | 1 |
| Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside Both ./ to high (1.8) | 1 |
| Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both outer (2.2.C.1c) | 1 |
| Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Off drop arm to passengers side (2.2.C.1c) | 1 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers side floor and end of sill to wing (5.2.6) | 1 |
| Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Drivers and passenger side front inner wing (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Rear wheel bearing has excessive play Passenger side. (2.6.2) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) | 1 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a) | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) | 1 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 1 |
| rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) | 1 |