Most common failures | No# failures |
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Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 459 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 203 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 193 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 163 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 139 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 105 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 95 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 92 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 87 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 86 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 76 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 72 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 65 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 63 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 61 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 59 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 56 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 55 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 54 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 53 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 52 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 51 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 50 |
Registration plate issues | 48 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 47 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 47 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 45 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 42 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 40 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 38 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 36 |
Rear brake binding | 35 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 33 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 33 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 32 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 32 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 31 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 30 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 30 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 29 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 28 |
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 27 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 27 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 26 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 26 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 26 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 25 |
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 23 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 23 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 22 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 22 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 22 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 21 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 21 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 20 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 20 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 20 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 20 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 19 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 19 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 19 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 19 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 19 |
Windscreen has damage | 18 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 18 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 17 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 17 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 17 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 17 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 17 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 17 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 17 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 16 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 16 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 16 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 16 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 15 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 14 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 14 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 14 |
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 13 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 13 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 13 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 13 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 13 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 13 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 13 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 13 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 12 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 12 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 12 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 12 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 12 |
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 11 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 11 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 11 |
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 11 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 11 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 11 |
Front brake application uneven | 11 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 11 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 11 |
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 11 |
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 10 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 10 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 10 |
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 10 |
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 10 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 10 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 10 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 10 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 10 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 10 |
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 9 |
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 9 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 9 |
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 9 |
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 9 |
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 9 |
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 9 |
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 9 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 9 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 9 |
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 8 |
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 8 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 8 |
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 8 |
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 8 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 8 |
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 7 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 7 |
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 7 |
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 7 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 7 |
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 7 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 7 |
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 6 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 6 |
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 6 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 6 |
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 6 |
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 6 |
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 6 |
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 6 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 6 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 6 |
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
Brake hose damaged | 6 |
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 6 |
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 6 |
Rear brake application uneven | 6 |
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 5 |
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 5 |
Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 5 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 5 |
Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 5 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 5 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 5 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 5 |
An item not tested |Manual| | 5 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 5 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 5 |
Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9| | 5 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 5 |
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 5 |
Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 5 |
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 5 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 5 |
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 5 |
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 4 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 4 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 4 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 4 |
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 4 |
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 4 |
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 4 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 4 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 4 |
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d| | 4 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 4 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 4 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 4 |
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 4 |
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 4 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e| | 4 |
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 4 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 4 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |