Most common failures | No# failures |
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Registration plate lamp issues | 38 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 28 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 24 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 21 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 20 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 18 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 16 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 11 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 6 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 6 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 6 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
Rear brake application uneven | 5 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
Registration plate issues | 4 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 3 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
Front brake application uneven | 3 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 3 |
Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 3 |
Windscreen has damage | 3 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 3 |
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 3 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 3 |
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
Brake load sensing valve inoperative |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 2 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 2 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed |6.3.5.a| | 2 |
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 2 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 2 |
Nearside All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 2 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Rear brake binding | 2 |
Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 1 |
Brake valve damaged |3.6.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring |2.4.B.7a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring |2.4.B.7a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 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 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 1 |
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.D.1a| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 1 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Inner 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 Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed |3.6.C.1b| | 1 |
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Front brake disc cracked |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Offside Front brake disc cracked |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control |6.1.B.1a| | 1 |
Steering wheel weakened by fractures |2.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.D.3a| | 1 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 1 |
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 1 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush likely to become detached front end (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 1 |
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) | 1 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Front Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush on axle |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion body rail |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion body rail |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber crossmember |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber cross member |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe adjacent to shock absorber |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe adjacent to shock absorber |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Horn control missing |1.6.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 1 |
Bonnet retaining device ineffective Second catch |8.4.2| | 1 |
Offside Inner Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1| | 1 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Nearside Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 1 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |6.3.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.D.1a| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 1 |
Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2| | 1 |
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 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 Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 1 |
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 1 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control |6.1.B.1a| | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake back plate|s| securing device loose |3.5.1j| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 1 |
Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint |2.5.A.1c| | 1 |
Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 1 |
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing |2.4.E.2| | 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Brake warning device not working correctly |3.3.D.3a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 1 |
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.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 |
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 1 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside All position lamps not working side marker |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp corroded |7.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil |3.6.E.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake pipe twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 1 |
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i| | 1 |
Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |