Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 24 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 9 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 6 |
Rear brake binding | 6 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 5 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Registration plate issues | 5 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 5 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 5 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 5 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 4 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 4 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
Windscreen washer not working | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 2 |
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 2 |
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 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 |
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 2 |
Registration plate issues | 2 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 2 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 2 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 2 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 2 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2| | 2 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 2 |
Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt |2.4.G.4c| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 1 |
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 1 |
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Windscreen has damage | 1 |
Nearside Front Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d| | 1 |
Front brake application uneven | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Centre Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure hand brake lever missing clip |near gear box| |3.1.4b| | 1 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at brake master cylinder under front wing |3.6.C.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d| | 1 |
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Stop lamp not working both |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured front of front |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 1 |
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn both joints (6.1.7 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside Rear reflector missing |4.8.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 1 |
Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure |5.3.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure |5.3.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.3 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |1.2.1 |b| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii|| | 1 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Rear Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by front spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by front spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3| | 1 |
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front hanger area |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front hanger area |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Driver`s door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed |6.2.B.2| | 1 |
Brake hose damaged | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d| | 1 |
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 1 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth brake |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth clutch pedal rubber missing |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Foot well, engine bay & inner wheel arch. (1.1.21 (e) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Foot well, engine bay & inner wheel arch. (2.1.2 (e) (i)) | 1 |
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour N/s & O/s (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan. (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a| | 1 |
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Front brake application uneven | 1 |
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 1 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4| | 1 |
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 1 |
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded pedal mounts |3.3.A.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Lower Axle beam cracked |2.5.A.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
Windscreen washer not working | 1 |
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired |2.4.B.1c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired |2.4.B.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired |2.4.B.1c| | 1 |
Offside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired |2.4.B.1c| | 1 |
Offside Front Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Brake linkage locking device missing |3.5.1l| | 1 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 1 |
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 1 |
Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2| | 1 |
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 1 |
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 1 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure under wing |1.9.2a| | 1 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Offside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
Offside Rear Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 1 |
Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Rear 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 |
Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 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 Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load |5.2.4a| | 1 |
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 1 |
Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear |8.1.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose |2.4.B.6a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring |2.4.B.7a| | 1 |
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 1 |
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
Rear brake application uneven | 1 |
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 1 |
Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 1 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 1 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c| | 1 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Offside Front brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 1 |
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 1 |
Drivers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose rear bolts. |6.1.7 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush deteriorated. |5.3.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush deteriorated. |5.3.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level |1.1.10 |d| |ii|| | 1 |
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose |6.1.7 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose |6.1.7 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 1 |
Offside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 1 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted |3.6.G.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn |5.1.2 |b| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush |5.3.2 |c|| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush |5.3.2 |c|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front shackle mounting |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Rear shackle |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Rear shackle |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |