Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 132 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 114 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 65 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 64 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 60 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 52 |
Rear brake binding | 47 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 46 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 34 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 34 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 33 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 29 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 28 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 27 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 27 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 25 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 21 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 19 |
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 18 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 18 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 17 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 17 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 17 |
Registration plate issues | 15 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 15 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 14 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 14 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 14 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 13 |
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 13 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 13 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 12 |
Windscreen washer not working | 12 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 12 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 12 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 12 |
Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 11 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 11 |
Rear brake application uneven | 10 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 10 |
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 10 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 10 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 9 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 9 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 9 |
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 9 |
Front brake application uneven | 8 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 8 |
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| | 8 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 8 |
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| | 8 |
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 8 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 8 |
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| | 7 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 7 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 7 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 7 |
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| | 7 |
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| | 7 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
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| | 6 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 6 |
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 6 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 6 |
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2| | 6 |
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| | 6 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 6 |
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| | 5 |
Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3| | 5 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 5 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 5 |
Steering column universal joint insecure |2.1.5| | 5 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 5 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 5 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 4 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 4 |
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 4 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 4 |
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| | 4 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 4 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 4 |
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 4 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 4 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1| | 4 |
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 4 |
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 4 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 4 |
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c| | 3 |
Offside Front Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c| | 3 |
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 3 |
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure |2.1.5| | 3 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Offside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 3 |
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1| | 3 |
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c| | 3 |
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 3 |
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| | 3 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 3 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 3 |
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3| | 3 |
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 3 |
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 3 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 3 |
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2| | 3 |
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c| | 3 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 3 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 3 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 3 |
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 3 |
Steering wheel weakened by cracks |2.1.1| | 3 |
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 3 |
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 3 |
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 3 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
Offside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 3 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 3 |
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i)) | 3 |