Most common failures | No# failures |
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Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 32 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 26 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 20 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 18 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 14 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 12 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 8 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 8 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 5 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 4 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 3 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 3 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a| | 3 |
Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 2 |
Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 2 |
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2| | 2 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 2 |
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 2 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 2 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Rear brake binding | 2 |
An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 2 |
Rear brake application uneven | 2 |
Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3| | 1 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring |2.4.B.7a| | 1 |
Front brake application uneven | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Outer Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Offside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 1 |
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1| | 1 |
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling |2.4.B.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 1 |
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated |8.4.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed |5.2.2b| | 1 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Brake cable locking device insecure |3.5.1l| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 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 emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 1 |
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
Rear Anti-roll bar fractured |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 1 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b| | 1 |
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users drivers door step |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
Power steering fluid level below minimum |2.3.1| | 1 |
Power steering component|s| leaking Steering rack |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired |2.4.B.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Centre Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b| | 1 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Fuel tank insecure |7.2.1| | 1 |
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
Registration plate issues | 1 |
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 1 |
Brake hose damaged | 1 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 1 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 1 |
Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2| | 1 |
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 1 |
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
Windscreen has damage | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 1 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 1 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |