| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 20 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 13 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 12 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 10 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 8 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 8 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 6 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 6 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 5 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
| Rear brake binding | 4 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
| Registration plate issues | 3 |
| 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| | 3 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 3 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 2 |
| Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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| | 2 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 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 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Front brake application uneven | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing |3.6.G.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 2 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 2 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover missing |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
| 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| | 1 |
| 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| | 1 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin locking device missing |2.4.G.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Trailing arm locating pin locking device missing |2.4.G.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at front of trailing arm |2.4.A.3| | 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 damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
| Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose |4.2.A.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 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 |
| Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing |3.5.1l| | 1 |
| Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing |3.5.1l| | 1 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Hazard warning switch inoperative |4.4.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 1 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill near jacking point |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 1 |
| Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 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 |
| 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 |
| Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.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 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2| | 1 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 1 |
| Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a| | 1 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release not locking out |5.2.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Front Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front suspension retaining device missing |2.5.A.4| | 1 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 1 |
| Power steering fluid level below minimum |2.3.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
| Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2| | 1 |
| Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 1 |
| Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g| | 1 |
| Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective |2.5.A.4| | 1 |
| Driver`s door hinge insecure |6.2.B.2| | 1 |
| Front passenger door hinge insecure |6.2.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device missing |3.6.A.2d| | 1 |
| Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 1 |
| Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken |3.1.5| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c| | 1 |
| Centre Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear |8.1.2b| | 1 |
| Brake servo damaged and function impaired |3.6.A.2c| | 1 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Power steering ram|s| anchorage insecure |2.3.4a| | 1 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
| 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| | 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 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |