Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 1257 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 1024 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 876 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 869 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 767 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 714 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 618 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 599 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 475 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 450 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 435 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 429 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 425 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 390 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 331 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 305 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 294 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 270 |
Registration plate issues | 249 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 213 |
Rear brake application uneven | 212 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 207 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 207 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 204 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 185 |
Rear brake binding | 183 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 182 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 181 |
Windscreen has damage | 179 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 173 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 172 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 168 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 157 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 153 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 153 |
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 152 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 152 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 150 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 148 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 148 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 146 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 144 |
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 139 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 137 |
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 134 |
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 133 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 133 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 133 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 130 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 124 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 119 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 118 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 110 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 108 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 106 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 102 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 102 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 102 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 102 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 102 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 99 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 98 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 96 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 96 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 95 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 90 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 89 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 89 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 88 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 87 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 87 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 86 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 84 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 79 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 77 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 77 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 76 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 75 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 75 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 75 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 73 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 73 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 72 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 71 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 70 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 69 |
Front brake application uneven | 68 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 67 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 67 |
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 66 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 66 |
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 63 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 63 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 61 |
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 61 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 61 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 61 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 60 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 60 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 59 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 58 |
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 57 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 56 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 56 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 55 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 55 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 55 |
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 55 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 54 |
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 54 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 53 |
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 53 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 53 |
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 52 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 52 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 52 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 50 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 50 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 49 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 49 |
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 48 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 48 |
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 48 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 47 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 45 |
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 45 |
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 44 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 44 |
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 44 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 44 |
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 43 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 43 |
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 43 |
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 43 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 43 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 43 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 43 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 42 |
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 41 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 41 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 41 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 40 |
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 40 |
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 40 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 40 |
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 39 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 39 |
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 38 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 38 |
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 38 |
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 38 |
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 37 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 37 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 37 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 37 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 37 |
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 37 |
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 37 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 36 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 36 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 36 |
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 35 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 35 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 34 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 33 |
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 33 |
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 33 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 32 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 31 |
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 31 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 31 |
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 31 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 31 |
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 30 |
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 30 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 30 |
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 30 |
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 29 |
Windscreen washer not working | 29 |
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 29 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 29 |
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 29 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 29 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 28 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 28 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 28 |
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 28 |
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 28 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 28 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 28 |
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3| | 28 |
Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 28 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 27 |
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 27 |
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 27 |
Offside Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 27 |
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 27 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 27 |
An item not tested |Manual| | 26 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 26 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 26 |
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 26 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 26 |
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 26 |
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 26 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b| | 26 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 26 |
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 25 |
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 25 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 25 |
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 25 |
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 25 |
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a| | 24 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 24 |
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 24 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 24 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 23 |
Nearside Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 23 |
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 23 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 22 |
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 22 |
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 22 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 22 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 22 |
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 22 |
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 22 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 22 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 22 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 22 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 22 |
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 22 |
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 21 |
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 21 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 21 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 21 |
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9| | 21 |
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 20 |
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3| | 20 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 20 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 20 |
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 20 |
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 20 |
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a| | 20 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3| | 20 |
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 20 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 20 |
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 20 |
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 20 |
Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 20 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 19 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 19 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 19 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 19 |
Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2| | 19 |
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 19 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 19 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 19 |