Most common failures | No# failures |
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Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 698 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 338 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 329 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 191 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 186 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 178 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 164 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 152 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 138 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 132 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 101 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 100 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 91 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 91 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 89 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 87 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 86 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 78 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 78 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 73 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 71 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 70 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 69 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 69 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 66 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 60 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 57 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 56 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 56 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 53 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 52 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 51 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 50 |
Registration plate issues | 49 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 47 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 47 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 46 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 44 |
Rear brake binding | 43 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 40 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 40 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 40 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 40 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 39 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 38 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 38 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 37 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 35 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 34 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 33 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 33 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 33 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 33 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 33 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 33 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 32 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 31 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 31 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 30 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 30 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 30 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 30 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 30 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 29 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 28 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 28 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 28 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 28 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 27 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 27 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 26 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 26 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 25 |
Windscreen has damage | 25 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 25 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 25 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 24 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 23 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 23 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 23 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 21 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 21 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 21 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 21 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 21 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 20 |
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 20 |
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 20 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 20 |
Front brake application uneven | 19 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 18 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 18 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 18 |
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 17 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 17 |
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 16 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 16 |
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 16 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 16 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 16 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 16 |
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 15 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b| | 15 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 15 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 15 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 15 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 15 |
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 14 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 14 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 14 |
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 13 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 13 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 13 |
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 13 |
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 13 |
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 12 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 12 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 12 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 12 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 12 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 12 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4| | 12 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 12 |
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 11 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 11 |
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 11 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 11 |
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 11 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 11 |
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 11 |
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 10 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4| | 10 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 10 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 10 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 9 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 9 |
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 9 |
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 9 |
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 9 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 8 |
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 8 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 8 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 8 |
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 8 |
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 8 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 8 |
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 8 |
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 8 |
Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 8 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 8 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 8 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 8 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 8 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 8 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 8 |
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 8 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 8 |
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 8 |
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 7 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 7 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 7 |
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 7 |
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 7 |
Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 7 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 7 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 7 |
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 7 |
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 7 |
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e| | 7 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 7 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 7 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 7 |
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 7 |
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 7 |
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 7 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 7 |
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 7 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 6 |
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 6 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
Rear brake application uneven | 6 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 6 |
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 6 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 6 |
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 6 |
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 6 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 6 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
Brake valve insecurely mounted |3.6.A.2a| | 6 |
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 6 |
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
An item not tested |Manual| | 6 |
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 6 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 6 |
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 5 |
Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 5 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 5 |
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 5 |
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 5 |
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 5 |
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 5 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 5 |
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 5 |
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 5 |
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 5 |
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 5 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 5 |
Rear Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 5 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 5 |
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 5 |
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a| | 5 |
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 5 |
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 5 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 5 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 5 |
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 5 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 5 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |