Most common failures | No# failures |
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Brake pipe excessively corroded | 112 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 70 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 63 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 54 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 35 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 32 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 29 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 26 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 22 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 21 |
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 21 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 20 |
Registration plate issues | 19 |
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 17 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 16 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 14 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 14 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 14 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 13 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 13 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 12 |
Rear brake application uneven | 12 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 12 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 11 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 11 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 11 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 11 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 10 |
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 10 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 9 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 9 |
Rear brake binding | 8 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 8 |
Windscreen has damage | 8 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 7 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 6 |
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 6 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 6 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 6 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 6 |
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 6 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 6 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 5 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 5 |
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3| | 5 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 4 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 4 |
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 3 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 3 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 3 |
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3| | 3 |
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 3 |
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i| | 3 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 3 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Brake hose damaged | 2 |
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
Nearside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d| | 2 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 2 |
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 2 |
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 2 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 2 |
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 2 |
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 2 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4b| | 2 |
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced |2.4.F.2| | 2 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 2 |
Offside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 2 |
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced |2.4.F.2| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH REAR TOP (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 2 |
Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Front brake application uneven | 2 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |