| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Registration plate lamp issues | 11 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 8 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 8 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 7 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 7 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 5 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 5 |
| Rear brake binding | 4 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 4 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 4 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 3 |
| Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
| Registration plate issues | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 2 |
| Front brake application uneven | 2 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 2 |
| Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 2 |
| Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6| | 2 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose |2.4.B.6a| | 2 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 1 |
| front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
| Offside Front front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 1 |
| Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator missing |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b| | 1 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 1 |
| Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x2 |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 1 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear cross member x2 |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Cross member |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Bumper |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear of spring |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear hanger for front spring |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember under gearbox |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose rear hanger |2.4.B.6a| | 1 |
| Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement all bushes |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement all bushes |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
| Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Both |2.7.4| | 1 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 1 |
| Hazard warning lamps inoperative all |1.4.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
| Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 1 |
| Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen |3.5 |a|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated |1.1.14 |b|| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flange at the manifold |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring front mounting |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle Excessive play in the swivel joint |5.1.2 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play Swivel joint |2.2.B.1g| | 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 emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 1 |
| Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Centre brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Brake pipe excessively chafed |3.6.B.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring rear hanger |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring rear hanger |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a| | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 1 |
| Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 1 |
| Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver |8.2.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
| Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
| Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking drum |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor
|6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 1 |
| Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
| Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber missing |2.7.1b| | 1 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
| Front Steering damper leaking oil |2.2.C.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 1 |
| Offside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c| | 1 |
| Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose |2.4.B.6a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose |2.4.B.6a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose |2.4.B.6a| | 1 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear |8.1.2b| | 1 |
| Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g| | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 1 |
| Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
| Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d| | 1 |
| Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 1 |
| Brake pivot locking device insecure |3.5.1l| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |