Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 139 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 118 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 116 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 74 |
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 69 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 66 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 59 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 56 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 53 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 50 |
Rear brake binding | 50 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 40 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 40 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 39 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 39 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 36 |
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 34 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 33 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 28 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 27 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 23 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 22 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 21 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 20 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 18 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 18 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 17 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 16 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 16 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 15 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 15 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 14 |
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 14 |
Registration plate issues | 14 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 13 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 13 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 13 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 13 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 12 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 12 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 11 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 11 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 11 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 10 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 10 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 10 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 10 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 10 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 10 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 9 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 9 |
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 9 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 9 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 8 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 8 |
Front brake application uneven | 8 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 8 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 7 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 7 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 7 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 7 |
Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 7 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 7 |
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 6 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 6 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 6 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 6 |
Rear brake application uneven | 6 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 5 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 5 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 5 |
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 5 |
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 5 |
Windscreen has damage | 5 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 5 |
Windscreen washer not working | 5 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 5 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 5 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 4 |
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 4 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 4 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 4 |
Front 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 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 4 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 4 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 4 |
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 4 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.D.1| | 4 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 4 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a| | 4 |
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 3 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 3 |
Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 3 |
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c| | 3 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 3 |
An item not tested |Manual| | 3 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 3 |
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 3 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 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 |
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.D.1| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 3 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 3 |