| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 55 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 35 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 29 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 29 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 23 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 21 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 18 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 14 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 12 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 12 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 10 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 9 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 9 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 9 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 7 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 6 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 6 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 6 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 5 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 5 |
| Registration plate issues | 5 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 4 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Windscreen has damage | 4 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn |2.5.C.1c| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 3 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 3 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn |2.5.C.1c| | 2 |
| Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 2 |
| Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a| | 2 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn |2.5.C.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 2 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment |3.5.1f| | 1 |
| Leaf spring anchor bracket cracked |2.4.B.6b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3| | 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 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber missing |2.7.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.D.1| | 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 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b| | 1 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam headlamp facing wrong direction |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working both |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside floors |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Front Steering damper leaking oil |2.2.C.1f| | 1 |
| Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 1 |
| Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 1 |
| Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 1 |
| Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling |2.4.B.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b| | 1 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
| Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 1 |
| Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 1 |
| Hazard warning switch missing |1.4.B.1d| | 1 |
| Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 1 |
| Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired |2.4.B.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired |2.4.B.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside 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 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 Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Radius arm severely distorted |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn |2.5.C.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.D.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Upper 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 Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
| Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
| Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Centre Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |