Most common failures | No# failures |
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Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 235 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 137 |
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) | 110 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 94 |
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 81 |
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 62 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 40 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 32 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 31 |
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) | 31 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 28 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 28 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 27 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 24 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 23 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 23 |
Rear brake binding | 21 |
Registration plate issues | 19 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 17 |
Windscreen washer not working | 17 |
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) | 15 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 15 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 15 |
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 14 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 14 |
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 14 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 14 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 14 |
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 13 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 13 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 13 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 13 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 13 |
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 13 |
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 13 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 12 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 12 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 12 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 11 |
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 11 |
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 11 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 11 |
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 11 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 10 |
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 10 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 10 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 10 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 10 |
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 10 |
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 9 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 9 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 9 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 8 |
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) | 8 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 8 |
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) | 8 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 7 |
Rear brake application uneven | 7 |
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) | 7 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 7 |
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) | 7 |
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) | 7 |
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 6 |
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) | 6 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 6 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 6 |
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 6 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 6 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) | 6 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 6 |
Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 6 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 5 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 5 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 5 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.1.2 |h|| | 5 |
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 5 |
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) | 5 |
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) | 5 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 5 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 5 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 5 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 5 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 5 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 5 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 4 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 4 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 4 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 4 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 4 |
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 4 |
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 4 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) | 4 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 4 |
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) | 4 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) | 4 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d)) | 4 |
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 4 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) | 4 |