Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 265 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 161 |
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 157 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 152 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 137 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 131 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 104 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 102 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 96 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 66 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 43 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 41 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 41 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 39 |
Registration plate issues | 38 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 35 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 34 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 33 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 31 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 28 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 28 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 27 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 26 |
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 24 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 22 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 22 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 21 |
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 18 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 15 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 15 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 14 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 14 |
Rear brake binding | 14 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 14 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 14 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 14 |
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 13 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 13 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 13 |
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 13 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 12 |
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 12 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 11 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 11 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 11 |
Brake hose damaged | 11 |
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 11 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 10 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 10 |
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 10 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d| | 10 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 10 |
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 10 |
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 10 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) | 9 |
Windscreen washer not working | 9 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 9 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
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| | 9 |
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2| | 9 |
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 9 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 8 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 8 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 8 |
Windscreen has damage | 8 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 8 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 8 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 8 |
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 8 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 8 |
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 8 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 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| | 7 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 7 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 7 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 7 |
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 7 |
Front brake application uneven | 7 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 7 |
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 7 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c|| | 6 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 6 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 6 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 5 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 5 |
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 5 |
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) | 5 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 5 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 5 |
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 5 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 5 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 5 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position |adjustable type| |2.1.2a| | 5 |
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 4 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 4 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 4 |
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 4 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 4 |
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 4 |
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| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 4 |
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 4 |
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) | 4 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a| | 4 |
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3| | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 4 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 4 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 4 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b| | 4 |
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 4 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 4 |
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 4 |
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |