Most common failures | No# failures |
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Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 133 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 121 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 111 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 110 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 105 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 89 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 78 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 54 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 50 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 49 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 48 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 44 |
Registration plate issues | 38 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 32 |
Rear brake application uneven | 32 |
Rear brake binding | 30 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 30 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 29 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 27 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 25 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 24 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 24 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 22 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 22 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 21 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 21 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 20 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 20 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 19 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 19 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 19 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 18 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 18 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 17 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 16 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 15 |
Windscreen has damage | 15 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 15 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 14 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 13 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 13 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 13 |
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 13 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 12 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 12 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 12 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 12 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 12 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 12 |
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 12 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 12 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 12 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 11 |
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 11 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 11 |
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 11 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 11 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 11 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 10 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 10 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 10 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 10 |
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 10 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 9 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 9 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 9 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 9 |
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 9 |
Front brake application uneven | 9 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 9 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 9 |
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 8 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 7 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 7 |
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 7 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 7 |
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b| | 7 |
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 7 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 7 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 7 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 7 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 6 |
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 6 |
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 6 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 6 |
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 6 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 6 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 6 |
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 6 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 5 |
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 5 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 5 |
Front brake excessively fluctuating | 5 |
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 5 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 5 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 5 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 5 |
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 5 |
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 5 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 5 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 5 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 5 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 5 |
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 5 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 5 |
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5| | 5 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 4 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 4 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 4 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 4 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 4 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 4 |
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 4 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 4 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 4 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 4 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 4 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 4 |
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d| | 3 |
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 3 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 3 |
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 3 |
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 3 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 3 |
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 3 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 3 |
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 3 |
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 3 |
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 3 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 3 |
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 3 |
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 3 |
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Rear Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 3 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |