Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 111 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 70 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 48 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 48 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 35 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 33 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 32 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 28 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 27 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 25 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 24 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 23 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 23 |
Registration plate issues | 22 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 22 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 21 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 21 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 20 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 20 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 18 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 17 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 17 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 17 |
Front brake application uneven | 16 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 16 |
Rear brake binding | 15 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 14 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 14 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 14 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 14 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 14 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 13 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 12 |
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 11 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 11 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 11 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 10 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 10 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 9 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 9 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 9 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 9 |
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 8 |
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 8 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 8 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 8 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 8 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 7 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 7 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 7 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 7 |
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 7 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 7 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 7 |
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 6 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 6 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 6 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 6 |
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.4.A2| | 6 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 6 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 6 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 5 |
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 5 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 5 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 5 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 5 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 5 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2| | 5 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 5 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 5 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
Rear brake application uneven | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 4 |
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.4.A.1| | 4 |
Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 4 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 4 |
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 4 |
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 4 |
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 4 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 4 |
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 4 |
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 4 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 4 |
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2| | 4 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 4 |
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 4 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 4 |
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 4 |
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 4 |
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 4 |
Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 4 |
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2| | 4 |
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration |7.4.A2| | 4 |
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 3 |
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 3 |
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 3 |
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c| | 3 |
Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 3 |
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 3 |
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1| | 3 |
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 3 |
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 3 |
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 3 |
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 3 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 3 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 3 |
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b| | 3 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
Windscreen washer not working | 3 |
Windscreen has damage | 3 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 2 |
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage |3.1.4a| | 2 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
Brake pipe inappropriately repaired |3.6.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 2 |
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear |3.5.1f| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 2 |
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing |2.5.A.1b| | 2 |
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing |2.5.A.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a| | 2 |
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 2 |
Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e| | 2 |
Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
Nearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2| | 2 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose |2.4.B.6a| | 2 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
Nearside Front Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 2 |
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose |2.4.B.6a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
Offside Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 2 |
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 2 |
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2| | 2 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
Offside Front Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d| | 2 |
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 2 |
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b| | 2 |
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b| | 2 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 2 |
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 2 |
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot|s| locking device missing |3.1.4b| | 2 |
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 2 |
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 2 |
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 2 |
Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 2 |
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 2 |
Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c| | 2 |
Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b| | 2 |
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn |3.1.5| | 2 |
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective |anchor| |2.4.B.1b| | 2 |
Stop lamp not working both |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Steering locking device insecure drag arm |2.2.C.1g| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 2 |