| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Registration plate lamp issues | 22 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 19 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 11 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 9 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 7 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 6 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 6 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 6 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 2 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2| | 2 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 2 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 2 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 2 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
| Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed |6.2.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 1 |
| Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c| | 1 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting |6.2.2 |d| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front 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 |
| Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Registration plate issues | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard |3.6.E.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Rear brake binding | 1 |
| Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 1 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) | 1 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill 2x bits |6.1.1 |c| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Parking |secondary brake| on a single line braking system grabbing severely |1.3.1 |c|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength hangers (x2 outriggers) (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hanger front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Other passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill holed and corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (under front door) (6.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (under sliding door) (6.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f)) | 1 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mounting area, visible through wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 1 |
| Trailer electrical socket insecure |1.9.3a| | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 1 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
| Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened |2.4.F.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Rear Towbar component insecure |6.6.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 1 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced out riggers |6.1.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger |6.1.1 |c| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |