| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 10 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 10 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 7 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 6 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 6 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 4 |
| Front brake application uneven | 3 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 3 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 2 |
| Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 2 |
| Rear brake binding | 2 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 2 |
| front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 2 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 2 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 1 |
| Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 1 |
| Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1| | 1 |
| Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead area (1.1.21 (e) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis/cross-member (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2| | 1 |
| Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Front Oil leaking excessively from engine pressure sensor |8.4.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, 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 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured axle strap snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
| Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
| Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 1 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp not correctly fitted |4.1.2 |c|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis around spring mounting and outrigger and at side of fuel tank |6.1.1 |c| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring hanger |6.1.1 |c| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis above steering damper assembly |6.1.1 |c| |i|| | 1 |
| Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint at diff |6.1.7 |c| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 1 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.1.4c| | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification 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 |
| Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Registration plate issues | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |