Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 97 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 66 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 61 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 37 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 35 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 32 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 32 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 32 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 31 |
Rear brake binding | 31 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 30 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 27 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 25 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 24 |
Registration plate issues | 24 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 23 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 22 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 22 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 21 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 20 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 19 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 19 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 17 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 16 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 15 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 13 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 13 |
Front brake application uneven | 13 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 13 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 12 |
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 12 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 11 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 11 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 11 |
Windscreen washer not working | 10 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 10 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 9 |
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 9 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 9 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 9 |
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 9 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 8 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 8 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 8 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 8 |
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 8 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 8 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 8 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2| | 7 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 6 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 6 |
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1| | 6 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 6 |
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 6 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 6 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 6 |
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 6 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 5 |
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 5 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 5 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 5 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 5 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 4 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 4 |
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 4 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 4 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 4 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 4 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 4 |
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii|| | 4 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 4 |
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 4 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
Rear brake application uneven | 4 |
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 4 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 4 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 4 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 4 |
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Offside Front Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 3 |
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 3 |
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 3 |
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 3 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 3 |
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 3 |
Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 3 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 3 |
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 3 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 3 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 3 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b| | 3 |
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 3 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 3 |
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2| | 2 |
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 2 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 2 |
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear Road wheel cracked |4.2.A.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 2 |
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 2 |
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 2 |
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 2 |
Offside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b| | 2 |
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 2 |
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d| | 2 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 2 |
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
Front Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c| | 2 |
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
Offside Rear 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 |
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor pin locking device insecurely fitted |2.4.B.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Offside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 2 |
Brake performance not tested |1.2.1 |g|| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b)) | 2 |
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a| | 2 |
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b| | 2 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 2 |
front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Parking brake lever releases when knocked |3.1.6a| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i)) | 2 |
Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 2 |
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 2 |
Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 2 |
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 2 |