Most common failures | No# failures |
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Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 11 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 10 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 9 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 8 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 5 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 4 |
Registration plate issues | 4 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 4 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 4 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 3 |
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 3 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 2 |
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Headlamp not working on main beam both |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 2 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 2 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
Stop lamp not working both |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Rear brake binding | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 2 |
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 1 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 1 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short |1.9.2b| | 1 |
Steering column shaft locking device insecure |2.1.6| | 1 |
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d| | 1 |
Towbar locking device inadequate |6.6.3b| | 1 |
Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure |2.5.C.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bulk head |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket |2.4.B.3a| | 1 |
Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle |2.5.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Stop lamp not working when on side only |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g| | 1 |
Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Stop lamp not working Both |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear lower |2.7.4| | 1 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside & Nearside Front Wheel Arch | Footwell | |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Ball joint has excessive play Steering Box, Drop Arm Ball Joint |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside Front Bulkhead By Chassis Plate |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 1 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken |3.1.5| | 1 |
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both |1.7.5c| | 1 |
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear |8.1.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box |2.1.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. |5.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b)) | 1 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a)) | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp sidelights (4.4.3 (b)) | 1 |
Horn not working when sidelights are on (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |