Most common failures | No# failures |
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Brake pipe excessively corroded | 262 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 230 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 152 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 130 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 128 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 113 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 90 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 88 |
Rear brake application uneven | 86 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 76 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 72 |
Registration plate issues | 49 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 48 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 40 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 33 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 33 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 31 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 30 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 30 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 27 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 27 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 27 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 24 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 24 |
Front brake application uneven | 23 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 23 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 20 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 20 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 19 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 19 |
Windscreen has damage | 18 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 18 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 18 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 18 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 17 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 17 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 16 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 16 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 16 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 16 |
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 15 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 15 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 15 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 15 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 14 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 14 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 14 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 14 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 14 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 14 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 14 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 14 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 14 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 14 |
Rear brake binding | 14 |
Brake hose damaged | 13 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 13 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 13 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 12 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 12 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 12 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 12 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 12 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 12 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 12 |
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 11 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 11 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 11 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 11 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 11 |
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 11 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 10 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 10 |
Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2| | 10 |
Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2| | 10 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 10 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 10 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 10 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 10 |
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 10 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 10 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 9 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 9 |
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 9 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 9 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 9 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 9 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 9 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 9 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 9 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 8 |
Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 8 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 8 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 8 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 8 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 8 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 8 |
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 8 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 8 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 8 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 7 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 7 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 7 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 7 |
Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 7 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 7 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 6 |
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 6 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 6 |
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 6 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 6 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 6 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 6 |
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 6 |
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 6 |
Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b| | 6 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 6 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 6 |
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 6 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 5 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 5 |
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 5 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 5 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 5 |
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 5 |
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 5 |
Nearside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 5 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 5 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 5 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 5 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 5 |
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 5 |
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 5 |
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 4 |
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 4 |
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 4 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 4 |
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 4 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 4 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 4 |
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 4 |
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 4 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 4 |
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 4 |
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 4 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 4 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 4 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 4 |
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 4 |
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 4 |
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 4 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 4 |
Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1| | 4 |
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 4 |
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 4 |
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 4 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 4 |
Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a| | 4 |
Windscreen washer not working | 4 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c| | 3 |
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 3 |
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 3 |
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 3 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 3 |
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i| | 3 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 3 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 3 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 3 |
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
Offside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 3 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 3 |
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b| | 3 |
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 3 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 3 |
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 3 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 3 |
Offside Front brake disc cracked |3.5.1h| | 3 |
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 3 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 3 |
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 3 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |