Most common failures | No# failures |
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 59 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 56 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 53 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 46 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 45 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 43 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 36 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 33 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 25 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 22 |
Front brake application uneven | 21 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 19 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 19 |
Registration plate issues | 18 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 17 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 17 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 17 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 17 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 16 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 16 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 15 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 15 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 15 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 14 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 14 |
Rear brake binding | 13 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 13 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 13 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 12 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 11 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 11 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 10 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 10 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 9 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 9 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 9 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 8 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 8 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 8 |
Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 8 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 8 |
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2| | 8 |
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 7 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 7 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 7 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 7 |
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 6 |
Rear brake application uneven | 6 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 6 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 6 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 5 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 5 |
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 5 |
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 5 |
Windscreen washer not working | 5 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 5 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 5 |
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 5 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 5 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 4 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 4 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 4 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 4 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 4 |
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 4 |
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 4 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 4 |
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 4 |
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 3 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 3 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 3 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 3 |
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 3 |
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 3 |
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 3 |
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 3 |
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 3 |
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 3 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 3 |
Offside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired |2.4.B.1c| | 2 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii|| | 2 |
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 2 |
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 2 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 2 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b| | 2 |
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d| | 2 |
Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d| | 2 |
Offside Front front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b| | 2 |
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 2 |
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 2 |
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 2 |
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2| | 2 |
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 2 |
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 2 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Offside Front brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 2 |
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b| | 2 |
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn |3.1.5| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
Steering wheel locking device insecure |2.1.6| | 2 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 2 |
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 2 |
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 2 |
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 2 |
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1| | 2 |
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 2 |
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) | 2 |
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) | 2 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) | 2 |