Most common failures | No# failures |
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Registration plate lamp issues | 71 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 66 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 60 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 54 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 52 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 51 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 44 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 33 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 30 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 30 |
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 25 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 25 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 24 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 24 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 22 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 22 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 19 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 19 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 18 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 18 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 18 |
Registration plate issues | 18 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 17 |
Windscreen has damage | 17 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 16 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 15 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 15 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 14 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 12 |
Rear brake application uneven | 12 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 12 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 11 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 11 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 11 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 11 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 10 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 10 |
Rear brake binding | 10 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 9 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 9 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 9 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 9 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 8 |
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 7 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 7 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 7 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 7 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 7 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 7 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 7 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 6 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 6 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 6 |
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 6 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 6 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 5 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9| | 4 |
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 4 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 4 |
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 4 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 4 |
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 4 |
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 4 |
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
An item not tested |Manual| | 3 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
Brake pivot has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 3 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a| | 3 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 3 |
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 3 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 3 |
Centre Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 3 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 2 |
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 2 |
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.D.1| | 2 |
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 2 |
Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 2 |
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 2 |
Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2| | 2 |
Offside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |5.2.6| | 2 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 2 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 2 |
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 2 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 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 Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
Brake lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 2 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 2 |
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 2 |
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b| | 2 |
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |