Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 357 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 337 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 196 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 161 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 147 |
Rear brake binding | 136 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 114 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 112 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 85 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 72 |
Registration plate issues | 63 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 59 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 56 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 50 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 41 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 41 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 38 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 35 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 33 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 30 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 30 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 29 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 28 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 27 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 27 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 26 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 26 |
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 25 |
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 24 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 24 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 23 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 22 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 22 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 22 |
Windscreen washer not working | 20 |
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 19 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 18 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 18 |
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 18 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 18 |
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 17 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 17 |
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 17 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 17 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 17 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 16 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 16 |
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 16 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 16 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 14 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 14 |
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| | 14 |
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| | 14 |
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 14 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 14 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 14 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 14 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 14 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 14 |
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 13 |
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| | 13 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 13 |
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 13 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 13 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 13 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 13 |
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 13 |
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 13 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 12 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 12 |
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 12 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 12 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 12 |
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 12 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 12 |
Front brake application uneven | 12 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 12 |
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 12 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 11 |
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| | 11 |
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 11 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 11 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 11 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 11 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 11 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 10 |
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 10 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
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| | 10 |
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 10 |
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 10 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 10 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 10 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 9 |
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 9 |
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 9 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 9 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 9 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 9 |
Rear brake application uneven | 9 |
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 8 |
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 8 |
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 8 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 8 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 8 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 8 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 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| | 7 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 7 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 7 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii|| | 7 |
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 7 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
Nearside Front 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 Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 7 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 7 |
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 7 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 7 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 7 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 7 |
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 7 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 7 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 7 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 7 |
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 7 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
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| | 6 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 6 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b| | 6 |
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 6 |
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 6 |
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 6 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 6 |
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 6 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 6 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 6 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 6 |
Nearside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 6 |
Offside 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 rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 6 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 6 |
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 6 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 6 |
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 6 |
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 6 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 6 |
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 6 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 6 |
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 6 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 5 |
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a| | 5 |
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| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 5 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 5 |
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 5 |
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Windscreen has damage | 5 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 5 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 5 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 5 |
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 5 |
Front brake excessively fluctuating | 5 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 5 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 5 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 5 |
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) | 5 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 5 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 5 |