Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 16 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 16 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 11 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 11 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 8 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 8 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 6 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Registration plate issues | 5 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 5 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2| | 4 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 4 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 3 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2| | 3 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) | 3 |
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e) | 3 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 3 |
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Rear brake binding | 2 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 2 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 2 |
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f)) | 2 |
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) | 2 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 2 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt Buckle damaged |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 1 |
Rear brake application uneven | 1 |
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 1 |
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Front brake application uneven | 1 |
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 1 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 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 |
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Windscreen washer not working | 1 |
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced various places adjacent to front of rear spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced on main chassis rail - before rear spring (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at outrigger to main rail - around front of rear spring (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at outrigger to main rail - around front of rear spring (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust system insecure tail hanger (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Inner Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 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 Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c| | 1 |
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 1 |
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) | 1 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) | 1 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Body mounting fixings missing (6.2.2 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) | 1 |
Nearside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) | 1 |
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e)) | 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) | 1 |
Horn not working (1.6.2a) | 1 |
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) | 1 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b) | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e) | 1 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) | 1 |
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) | 1 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) | 1 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) | 1 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) | 1 |
Battery insecure (1.9.1) | 1 |
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c) | 1 |
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b) | 1 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Upper Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Offside Rear Upper Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 1 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassie corroded |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings section that holds rear chassie and tow ball |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Emissions not tested engine missfireing |7.3.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 1 |
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2f| | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger to chassis |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember |6.6.6| | 1 |
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Nearside Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Bulkhead as marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Bulkhead as marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Footwell. (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced As marked behind door. (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail. (2.1.2 (e) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail. (2.1.2 (e) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 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 |
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Crossmember end. |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 1 |
Central Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member |6.1.B.2| | 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 an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 1 |
Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a| | 1 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 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 Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 1 |
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 1 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing |3.6.G.1a| | 1 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted |3.3.C.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 1 |
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b| | 1 |
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9| | 1 |
Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 1 |
Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Centre Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |