Most common failures | No# failures |
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Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 34 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 19 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 18 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 13 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 13 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 9 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
Rear brake binding | 8 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 7 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 5 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 4 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 4 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 4 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 4 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 4 |
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 3 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e| | 3 |
Front brake application uneven | 3 |
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing |3.5.1j| | 2 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 2 |
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Registration plate issues | 2 |
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Stop lamp not working n/s and o/s |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 2 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour |1.7.6| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 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 |
Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 1 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing |3.5.1l| | 1 |
Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing |3.5.1l| | 1 |
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play idler arm |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
Nearside Front 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 Front 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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |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 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower 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 Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3| | 1 |
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure |2.1.5| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking caliper |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Direction indicators not working all |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6| | 1 |
Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
Steering column universal joint insecure |2.1.5| | 1 |
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed |3.6.B.2c| | 1 |
Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b| | 1 |
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
Stop lamp not working both sides |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 1 |
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 1 |
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at front end |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a| | 1 |
Fuel hose insecure |7.2.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement at caliper |3.5.1k| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped across front end of vehicle |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ALL 4 FRONT SUSPENION JOINTS |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Battery leaking electrolyte |1.9.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Front Service brake excessively binding n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Engine Bay / Inner Chassis |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor / Chassis |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering Arm |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Direction indicator not working front and rear |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 1 |
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member corroded |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill |5.2.6| | 1 |
Rear Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2| | 1 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
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 an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 1 |
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing |3.5.1j| | 1 |
Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing |3.5.1j| | 1 |
Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing |3.5.1j| | 1 |
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Offside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |3.6.C.3| | 1 |
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose |4.2.A.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 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 Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |