Most common failures | No# failures |
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Brake pipe excessively corroded | 552 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 428 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 338 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 218 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 173 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 144 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 128 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 99 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 87 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 78 |
Registration plate issues | 77 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 74 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 73 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 67 |
Rear brake binding | 61 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 58 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 56 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 56 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 52 |
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 51 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 51 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 51 |
Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 46 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 46 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 42 |
Rear brake application uneven | 39 |
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 35 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 35 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 35 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 35 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 33 |
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 33 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 32 |
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 31 |
Brake hose damaged | 31 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 31 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 31 |
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b| | 30 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 29 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 29 |
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 28 |
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 28 |
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 27 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 26 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 25 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 25 |
Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 24 |
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 23 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 23 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 21 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 21 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 21 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 21 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 21 |
Windscreen has damage | 20 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 20 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 19 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 19 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 19 |
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 18 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 18 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 18 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 18 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 17 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 17 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 16 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 16 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 16 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 16 |
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 16 |
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b| | 16 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 16 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 15 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 15 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 14 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 14 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 14 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 14 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 13 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 13 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 13 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 13 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 13 |
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 13 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 13 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 12 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 12 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 11 |
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 11 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 10 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 10 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 10 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 9 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 9 |
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 9 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 9 |
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 9 |
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 9 |
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 9 |
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 9 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 8 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 8 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 8 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 8 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 8 |
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 8 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 8 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 8 |
Front brake application uneven | 8 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 7 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 7 |
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 7 |
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 7 |
Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2| | 7 |
Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 7 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 7 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 7 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 7 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 6 |
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 6 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 6 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 6 |
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 6 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 6 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 6 |
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 6 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 6 |
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 6 |
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 6 |
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 5 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 5 |
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Offside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 5 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 5 |
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 5 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Offside Front Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 5 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 5 |
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 5 |
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 5 |
Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2| | 5 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 5 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 5 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 5 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1| | 5 |
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 5 |
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a seal |2.3.3b| | 5 |
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 5 |