| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Registration plate lamp issues | 15 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 11 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 11 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 10 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 5 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 5 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 4 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
| Registration plate issues | 3 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 3 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Windscreen has damage | 3 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 3 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 2 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 2 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 2 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 2 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a|| | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 2 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Damaged |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |1.3.2e| | 1 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 1 |
| Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Prop shaft bearing excessively worn |6.1.7 |b| |i|| | 1 |
| Power steering fluid level below minimum |2.3.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Brake pipe inadequately clipped Both front to rear |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Brake pipe inadequately supported both front to rear |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sills |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear panel & chassis |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis & rear panel |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis & rear panel |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill |6.1.1 |c| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill |6.1.1 |c| |i|| | 1 |
| Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative |3.6.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn |1.1.14 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 1 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
| Rear brake binding | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing stalk |5.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 1 |
| Exhaust fumes entering cabin |6.1.2 |b| |i|| | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |4.5.4 |a|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear |4.2.3 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp|s| showing white light to the rear |4.3.3 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working both |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a| | 1 |
| Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Front position lamp|s| not working roof marker |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged |3.4.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Front Upper Front position lamp|s| not working roof both |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4| | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy snapped |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At Flexi |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 1 |
| Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Rearmost (6.1.7 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 1 |
| Offside Front Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
| Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs wire incorrectly routed & insecure (4.11 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs wiring incorrectly routed & insecure (4.11 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake lining|s| contaminated |1.1.13 |b|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL/STEP |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |