| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 67 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 57 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 50 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 43 |
| Rear brake binding | 40 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 39 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 37 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 35 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 35 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 32 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 26 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 24 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 24 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 23 |
| Front brake application uneven | 23 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 22 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 22 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 20 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 20 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 20 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 16 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 16 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 16 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 16 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 15 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 15 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 15 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 14 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 14 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 12 |
| Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 12 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 12 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 12 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 12 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 11 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 11 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 11 |
| Registration plate issues | 10 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 8 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 7 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 7 |
| Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 7 |
| Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 7 |
| Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 7 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 7 |
| Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 7 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
| Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 6 |
| Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 6 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 6 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 6 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 6 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 5 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
| Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 5 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 5 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 5 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1| | 5 |
| Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 5 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Parking brake lever releases when knocked |3.1.6a| | 4 |
| Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 4 |
| Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 4 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 4 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 4 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
| Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 4 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b| | 4 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
| Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 4 |
| Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Front Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 3 |
| Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c| | 3 |
| Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 3 |
| Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
| Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Brake hose damaged | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 3 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 3 |
| Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c| | 3 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 3 |
| Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e| | 3 |
| Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 3 |
| Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure |2.2.B.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 3 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 3 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 2 |
| Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 2 |
| Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted |2.2.D.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a| | 2 |
| Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 2 |
| Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn |3.1.5| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 2 |
| Front brake excessively fluctuating | 2 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 2 |
| Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 2 |
| Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 2 |
| Horn is a siren |1.6.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired |2.4.B.1c| | 2 |
| Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |
| Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective |6.1.3 |b| |i|| | 2 |
| Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i|| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
| Centre Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
| Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 2 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c| | 2 |
| Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Spare wheel insecure |6.4.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.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 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 2 |
| Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6| | 2 |
| Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Horn not working (1.6.2a) | 2 |
| Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 2 |