Most common failures | No# failures |
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Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 22 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 15 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 14 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 11 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 9 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 9 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 8 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 6 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 5 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Registration plate issues | 4 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 3 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 3 |
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 3 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Rear brake binding | 3 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 3 |
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| | 3 |
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a| | 3 |
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| | 3 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 2 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 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 Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 2 |
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| | 2 |
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure |2.1.5| | 2 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Steering column universal joint insecure |2.1.5| | 2 |
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 2 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c| | 2 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 2 |
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 2 |
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| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking |1.1.16 |b| |i|| | 2 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
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| | 2 |
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a|| | 2 |
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 1 |
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a| | 1 |
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 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 |
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Rear Brake cable locking device insecure |3.5.1l| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.6.B.2c| | 1 |
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 1 |
Brake pipe leaking front to rear |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Horn control missing |1.6.1| | 1 |
Steering wheel locking device insecure |2.1.6| | 1 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 1 |
Front Brake hose kinked |3.6.B.4b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Steering column shaft retaining device insecure |2.1.6| | 1 |
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced | 1 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |5.2.6| | 1 |
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Brake servo leaking |3.6.C.1c| | 1 |
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 1 |
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j| | 1 |
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened |2.4.A.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corner |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.6.B.2c| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
Offside Front Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket cracked |2.4.E.4b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Outer 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 |
Nearside Outer 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 |
Offside Outer 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 Outer 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 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6| | 1 |
Nearside Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g| | 1 |
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 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 |
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 |
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| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Front Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 1 |
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover missing |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover missing |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a| | 1 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing |1.1.10 |e|| | 1 |
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke bent |4.2.A.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover insecure 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 |
Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e| | 1 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 1 |
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 1 |
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Front brake application uneven | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a|| | 1 |
Stop lamp not working both |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Offside 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 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.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 Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing |3.5.1l| | 1 |
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing |3.5.1l| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
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 Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Braking system leaking pipe on caliper |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Rear brake application uneven | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section. |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill |7.1.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached broken. |5.3.4 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |