Most common failures | No# failures |
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Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 1303 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 1259 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 1210 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 1176 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 910 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 903 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 672 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 637 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 629 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 584 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 535 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 532 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 527 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 523 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 416 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 416 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 409 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 402 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 387 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 381 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 316 |
Rear brake application uneven | 286 |
Rear brake binding | 281 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 274 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 271 |
Registration plate issues | 265 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 260 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 255 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 253 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 233 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 222 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 212 |
Nearside Front 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| | 203 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 193 |
Windscreen has damage | 192 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 191 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 188 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 185 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 181 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 179 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 174 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 164 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 156 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 146 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 145 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 137 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 133 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 132 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 124 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 123 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 122 |
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 120 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 120 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 114 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 113 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 111 |
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 111 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 111 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 109 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 109 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 108 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 108 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 107 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 104 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 101 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 101 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 100 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 100 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 96 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 95 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 94 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 94 |
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 93 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 91 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 91 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 90 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 89 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 85 |
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 84 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 84 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 83 |
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 81 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 79 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 79 |
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 79 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 77 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 77 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 77 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 74 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 73 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 73 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 69 |
Front brake application uneven | 68 |
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 67 |
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 67 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 66 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 66 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 65 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 65 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 65 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 65 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 65 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 63 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 62 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 60 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 59 |
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 59 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 58 |
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b| | 58 |
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 57 |
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 56 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 56 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 56 |
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 56 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 55 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 55 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 55 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 55 |
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 54 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 53 |
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 52 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 51 |
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 50 |
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 50 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 50 |
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 49 |
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 49 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 49 |
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 48 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 48 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 48 |
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 48 |
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 48 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 47 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 47 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 47 |
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 46 |
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 46 |
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 46 |
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 45 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 45 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 45 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 45 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 44 |
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 44 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 44 |
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 43 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 42 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 42 |
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 42 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 42 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 42 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 42 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 41 |
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 40 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 40 |
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 40 |
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 40 |
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 39 |
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 39 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 39 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 38 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b| | 38 |
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 37 |
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 36 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 36 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 35 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 35 |
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 35 |
Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 35 |
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 33 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 33 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 33 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 33 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 33 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 32 |
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 32 |
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 32 |
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 32 |
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 32 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 31 |
An item not tested |Manual| | 31 |
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 30 |
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9| | 30 |
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 30 |
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 30 |
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 30 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 30 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 29 |
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 29 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 29 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 29 |
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 28 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 28 |
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 28 |
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 28 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |6.4.B.2a| | 28 |
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 28 |
Windscreen washer not working | 27 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 27 |
Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 27 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 27 |
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 26 |
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 26 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 26 |
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 26 |
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 26 |