| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 32 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 17 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 13 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 12 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 11 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 7 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 7 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 7 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 6 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 5 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 4 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 4 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 4 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Registration plate issues | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
| Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2| | 2 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 2 |
| Front brake application uneven | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 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 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Rear brake binding | 1 |
| Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
| Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Leaf spring linkage pin missing |2.4.B.3a| | 1 |
| Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 1 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 1 |
| Windscreen has damage | 1 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing |3.5.1j| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4| | 1 |
| Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/sill end |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front valance panel o/s,, near anti roll bar mount point |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 1 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Centre Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 1 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 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 floor |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides floor |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
| Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush |2.5.B.2b| | 1 |
| Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Lower Steering column retaining device insecure |2.1.6| | 1 |
| Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure |2.4.G.3a| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f| | 1 |
| Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Brake hose damaged | 1 |
| Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 1 |
| Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Rear Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush |2.5.B.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2| | 1 |
| Rear Upper Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Rear Lower Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 1 |
| Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil |3.6.E.1| | 1 |
| Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i| | 1 |
| Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 1 |
| Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |