Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 32 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 21 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 19 |
Rear brake binding | 13 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 12 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 10 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 6 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 6 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 5 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 5 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 4 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 4 |
Windscreen washer not working | 4 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 4 |
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| | 4 |
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 3 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 3 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 3 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 3 |
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 3 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
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| | 2 |
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 2 |
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
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| | 2 |
Offside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 2 |
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 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 Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Front brake application uneven | 2 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` wipers |8.3.1e| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported x 2 |7.1.1| | 1 |
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 1 |
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light Intermittent fault |1.2.1e| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Caliper |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned Fitted to wrong side |1.3.2a| | 1 |
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper 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 Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Power steering component|s| leaking Rack |Swelling of gaiters too| |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Steering rack insecure mounting perished |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Steering rack insecure mounting perished |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dipped beam goes out when fog lamp selected |1.7.5c| | 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 |
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 1 |
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 1 |
Nearside Steering rack insecure bolt loose |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative |3.6.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure 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 |
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 |
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| | 1 |
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| | 1 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 1 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 1 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Registration plate issues | 1 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a|| | 1 |
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a|| | 1 |
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
Rear Trailing arm which is adjustable, locking device missing |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Nearside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c|| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c|| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill, corroded and holed |7.1.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive both sides of tail pipes |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a|| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 1 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Ball joint damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 1 |
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 1 |
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 1 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3| | 1 |
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3| | 1 |
Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a| | 1 |
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt |2.4.G.4c| | 1 |
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt |2.4.G.4c| | 1 |
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an incorrectly seated universal joint flange |2.4.G.4c| | 1 |
coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 1 |
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b| | 1 |
front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 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 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top rubbers worn |2.7.4| | 1 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.6.B.2c| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed |3.6.B.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 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 |
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 |
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Lower Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| fouling other parts of the vehicle |2.3.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake insecure Lockwire device not fitted |1.1.21 |c|| | 1 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar cracked |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar cracked |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2f| | 1 |
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6| | 1 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d)) | 1 |
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a)) | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel (1.1.6 (c)) | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) | 1 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake rod excessively corroded (1.1.15 (b)) | 1 |
Front Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 1 |
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 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 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 |