Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 17 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 14 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 12 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 11 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 10 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 7 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 6 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 5 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 5 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 5 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 4 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 3 |
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 3 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 3 |
Registration plate issues | 3 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 3 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
Rear brake binding | 3 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 2 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 2 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 2 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 2 |
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d| | 2 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 2 |
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 2 |
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 2 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Front brake application uneven | 2 |
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2| | 2 |
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Windscreen washer not working | 1 |
Speedometer cannot be illuminated |7.8 |c| |ii|| | 1 |
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 1 |
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 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 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c| | 1 |
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a| | 1 |
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.1.6d| | 1 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
Nearside Front Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 1 |
Position lamp switch insecure |1.1.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d| | 1 |
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control |6.1.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering chassis leg |6.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All 4 indicators flash when indicator switch operated (4.4.3 (b)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 1 |
Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, 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 |
Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 1 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above suspension arm mount |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 1 |
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 1 |
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease |3.5.1h| | 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 Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger |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 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger snapped |7.1.1| | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe loose at manifold |7.1.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both front dipped beam inop (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Front Position lamp not working Both front inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Rear Position lamp not working Both rear inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Drivers door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) | 1 |
Offside Front Drivers door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) | 1 |
Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Bulk head has hole within 30cm of a prescribed area (chalk marked) (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
Central Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Battery box under vehicle has hole within 30 cm of a suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember |6.6.6| | 1 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings drivers footwell |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage door check strap broken sharp edge |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.2.1 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
Rear brake application uneven | 1 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured |1.5.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured |1.5.1b| | 1 |
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b| | 1 |
Offside Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 1 |
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Centre Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 1 |
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 1 |
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2| | 1 |
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1| | 1 |
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor |6.2.2 |d| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor |6.2.2 |d| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer rigger |6.2.2 |d| |i|| | 1 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 1 |
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not working |8.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger chassis rotten |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger chassis rotten |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rotten |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross chassis corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt from steering drop arm and to n/s wheel |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 1 |
Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 1 |
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 1 |
Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective locked (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened |7.1.2 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened |7.1.2 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush |5.3.2 |c|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii|| | 1 |