Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 18 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 14 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 12 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 10 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
Rear brake binding | 7 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 7 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 6 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 4 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 4 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 4 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 4 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b| | 3 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 3 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 3 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 3 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 2 |
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 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 |
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 |
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c| | 2 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 2 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 2 |
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 2 |
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |3.1 |b| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Horn not working horn works when steering wheel moved |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.2.2 |b|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm mounting |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Direction indicators not working all indicators |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c| | 1 |
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 1 |
Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor |3.3.C.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 1 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 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 |
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 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.C.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.C.1b| | 1 |
Offside Inner Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.C.1b| | 1 |
Offside Outer Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.C.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 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 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 1 |
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Registration plate issues | 1 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c| | 1 |
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 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 Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective |2.5.A.4| | 1 |
Braking system leaking master cylinder seal |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Floor/jacking mount |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
Front brake application uneven | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a| | 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 Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 1 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Nearside Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Passenger`s seat insecure seat back |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Steering component casing fixing bolts missing (2.1.2 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended no bolts to retain seat belt (7.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended no bolts to retain seat belt (7.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Passengers seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner wheel arch A post corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner wheel arch a post corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch corroded and holed near suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed near A post (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded and split (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b)) | 1 |
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play grease also leaking from wheel bearing seal (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |