Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 428 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 344 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 261 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 261 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 178 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 173 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 173 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 165 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 163 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 150 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 141 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 140 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 125 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 120 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 113 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 112 |
Registration plate issues | 104 |
Rear brake binding | 97 |
Front brake application uneven | 95 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 89 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 84 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 79 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 77 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 74 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 74 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 71 |
Windscreen washer not working | 68 |
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 66 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 64 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 63 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 62 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 60 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 60 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 59 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 58 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 56 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 55 |
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2| | 54 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 49 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 48 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 46 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 44 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 43 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 43 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 43 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 42 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 42 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 41 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 40 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 39 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 38 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 36 |
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 36 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 36 |
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 34 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 34 |
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 33 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 32 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 32 |
Rear brake application uneven | 32 |
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2| | 31 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 31 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 31 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 31 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 30 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 29 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 29 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 29 |
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 29 |
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 28 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 27 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 27 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 27 |
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 27 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 27 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 26 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 26 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 25 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 25 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 25 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 24 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 24 |
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 23 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 23 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 22 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 22 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 22 |
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 21 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 21 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 21 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 21 |
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 20 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 20 |
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 20 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 20 |
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 20 |
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 20 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 20 |
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2| | 19 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 19 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 19 |
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 19 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 19 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 19 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 18 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 18 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 18 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 18 |
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 18 |
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 18 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 17 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 17 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 17 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 17 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 17 |
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 16 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 16 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 16 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 16 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 16 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 16 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 16 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 15 |
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 15 |
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 15 |
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 15 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 15 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 15 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 14 |
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 14 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 14 |
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 14 |
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 14 |
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1| | 14 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 14 |
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 13 |
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii|| | 13 |
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 13 |
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 13 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 13 |
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 13 |
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 13 |
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 13 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 13 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 13 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 13 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 13 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 13 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 12 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 12 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired |2.4.B.1c| | 12 |
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 12 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 12 |
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 12 |
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 12 |
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2| | 12 |
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 12 |
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 12 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 12 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 12 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 12 |
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 12 |
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 12 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 12 |
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 12 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 12 |
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 12 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 11 |
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 11 |
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 11 |
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 11 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 11 |
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 11 |
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 11 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 11 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 11 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 11 |
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 11 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 11 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired |2.4.B.1c| | 10 |
Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2| | 10 |
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 10 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 10 |
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 10 |
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 10 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 10 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 10 |
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 10 |
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2| | 10 |
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 10 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 10 |
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 10 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 10 |
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 9 |
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 9 |
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 9 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 9 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 9 |
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 9 |
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 9 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 9 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9| | 9 |
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 9 |
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 9 |
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c| | 9 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 9 |
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 9 |