Most common failures | No# failures |
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Registration plate lamp issues | 19 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 18 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 16 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 15 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 13 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 13 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 13 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 11 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 8 |
Rear brake application uneven | 8 |
Rear brake binding | 8 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 7 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 7 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 6 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 5 |
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 5 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Front brake application uneven | 5 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 4 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 4 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
Horn control missing |1.6.1| | 4 |
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 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 position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 3 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Steering wheel weakened by cracks |2.1.1| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 2 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d| | 2 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 2 |
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced | 2 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Registration plate issues | 2 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 2 |
Centre Front Brake master cylinder severely corroded |3.6.G.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 1 |
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 1 |
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1| | 1 |
Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot |3.3.A.1d| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control |6.1.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control |6.1.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn |2.5.C.1c| | 1 |
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 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 |
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
Steering wheel locking device insecure |2.1.6| | 1 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Brake servo vacuum pipe split |3.6.C.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d| | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Centre Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver`s seat |3.1.3c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 1 |
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e| | 1 |
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2| | 1 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Driver`s door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed |6.2.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing |3.5.1l| | 1 |
Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing |3.5.1l| | 1 |
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Offside Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 1 |
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6| | 1 |
Nearside Front suspension retaining device ineffective |2.5.A.4| | 1 |
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2| | 1 |
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2| | 1 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed |6.3.5.a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor pin locking device insecurely fitted |2.4.B.3b| | 1 |
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor pin locking device insecurely fitted |2.4.B.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2| | 1 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 1 |
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c| | 1 |
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 1 |
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 1 |
Brake servo leaking |3.6.C.1c| | 1 |
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Front engine mounting bracket damaged and likely to fail corroded |6.1.D.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened |3.5.1e| | 1 |
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a| | 1 |
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a| | 1 |
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot |3.3.A.1d| | 1 |
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
Offside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned |4.1.D.1e| | 1 |
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned |4.1.D.1e| | 1 |
An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 1 |
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
Offside Front front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 1 |
Front Horn emits two or more alternating tones |1.6.2d| | 1 |
Front Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot |3.3.A.1d| | 1 |
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |