| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 19 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 12 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 10 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 8 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Rear brake binding | 6 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 5 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 5 |
| Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 5 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 4 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 4 |
| Front brake application uneven | 4 |
| Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.4.A2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 3 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 3 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Indicator tell tale missing |1.4.A.2a| | 2 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 2 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure |2.2.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 2 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 2 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.4.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Upper Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b| | 1 |
| Ball joint ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 1 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe split (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
| Front Direction indicators incorrect colour and rear |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a) | 1 |
| Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) | 1 |
| Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) | 1 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) | 1 |
| Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) | 1 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Drivers door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) | 1 |
| Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) | 1 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) | 1 |
| Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) | 1 |
| Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) | 1 |
| Horn not working (1.6.2a) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) | 1 |
| Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 1 |
| Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2| | 1 |
| Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle bracket loose |2.4.B.6a| | 1 |
| Emissions not tested |7.4.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
| Front Brake pipe inadequately supported beside gearbox. |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 1 |
| Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected |1.9.3b| | 1 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Centre Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing |2.4.B.7b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Upper Drag link end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 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 Front Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type |6.6.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type |6.6.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated |5.2.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated |5.2.3| | 1 |
| Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 1 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Rear Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 1 |
| Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b| | 1 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
| Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
| Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings drop arm |2.2.B.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Axle beam cracked |2.5.A.5a| | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 1 |
| Front Headlamp missing |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Hazard warning switch insecure |1.4.B.1d| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
| Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |6.1.D.1a| | 1 |
| Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |6.1.D.1a| | 1 |
| Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. |5.1.1| | 1 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Horn emits two or more alternating tones |1.6.2d| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Upper Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger by leaf spring anchor point . (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a| | 1 |
| Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a| | 1 |
| Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working Bulb and lens missing |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Registration plate issues | 1 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 1 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose |2.4.B.6a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose |2.4.B.6a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Drag link end loose |2.2.B.1d| | 1 |
| Front Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassis rail |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassis rail |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
| Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9| | 1 |
| Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2| | 1 |