Most common failures | No# failures |
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Brake pipe excessively corroded | 37 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 34 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 28 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 25 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 20 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 17 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 17 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 15 |
Registration plate issues | 9 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 7 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
Front brake application uneven | 4 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 3 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 3 |
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 3 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 2 |
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Rear brake binding | 2 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 2 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 2 |
Windscreen has damage | 2 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 2 |
Windscreen washer not working | 2 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 2 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
Front brake excessively fluctuating | 2 |
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 2 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
Front Brake servo leaking |3.6.C.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 1 |
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Offside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 1 |
Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
Towbar component excessively damaged |6.6.1| | 1 |
Rear brake application uneven | 1 |
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective |7.2.4c| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged rubbing on lock to lock |3.6.B.4d| | 1 |
Steering component cracked and unserviceable steering column lower mounting |2.2.C.1d| | 1 |
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 1 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 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 |
Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage loose buckle |7.1.1 |b|| | 1 |
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a|| | 1 |
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative |4.5.3 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Headlamp levelling device inoperative |4.1.5 |a|| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn |6.1.7 |c| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm |5.3.4 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member |3.1.9| | 1 |
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear by flexy hose |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Brake pipe inadequately supported main |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened broken |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 1 |
Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing bush worn |2.4.E.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing bush worn |2.4.E.2| | 1 |
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a|| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Seat belt buckle missing |7.1.2 |d|| | 1 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.3 |a|| | 1 |
Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.1 |c| |ii|| | 1 |
Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired |6.2.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Brake performance not tested |1.2.1 |g|| | 1 |
Emissions not tested |8.2.1.2 |d|| | 1 |
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 1 |
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 1 |
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 1 |
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake pipe |2.2.D.2b| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake pipe |2.2.D.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing |3.5.1l| | 1 |
Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 1 |
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f| | 1 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 1 |
Centre Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Lower Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3| | 1 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front body mounting |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger before rear wheel |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger after rear wheel |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3| | 1 |
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9| | 1 |
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9| | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 1 |
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control |6.1.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control |6.1.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail both (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 1 |
Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) | 1 |
Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |