Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 95 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 89 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 81 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 69 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 66 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 58 |
Rear brake application uneven | 47 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 32 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 27 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 25 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 24 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 20 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 20 |
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 19 |
Registration plate issues | 19 |
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 16 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 16 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 13 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 13 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 13 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 13 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 12 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
Rear brake binding | 12 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 12 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 11 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 11 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 11 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 11 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 11 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 11 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 11 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 10 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 10 |
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 10 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 9 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 9 |
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 9 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 9 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 9 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 8 |
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 8 |
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 8 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 8 |
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 8 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 8 |
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 8 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 8 |
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 8 |
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 8 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 8 |
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 8 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 7 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 7 |
Windscreen has damage | 7 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 7 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 7 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 7 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 7 |
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 7 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 6 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 6 |
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 6 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 6 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 6 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 6 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 6 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 5 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 5 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 5 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 5 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 5 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
Front Steering damper leaking oil |2.2.C.1f| | 5 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 5 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 5 |
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 5 |
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 5 |
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 5 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 5 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 5 |
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 5 |
Front brake application uneven | 5 |
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 4 |
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 4 |
Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 4 |
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 4 |
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 4 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 4 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 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 Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a| | 4 |
Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 4 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 4 |
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 4 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 4 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 4 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Front Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 3 |
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective |7.2.4c| | 3 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 3 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 3 |
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 3 |
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 3 |
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 3 |
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b| | 3 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2| | 3 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |6.4.B.2| | 3 |
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 3 |
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.1b| | 3 |
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements |3.8.A.9/10| | 3 |
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 2 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Front Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale inoperative |1.1.6e| | 2 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |
Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load |5.2.4a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 2 |
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 2 |
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 2 |
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1| | 2 |
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1| | 2 |
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 2 |
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 2 |
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 2 |
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view |6.6.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 2 |
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 2 |
Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view |8.3.1c| | 2 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
Offside Rear Passenger`s seat security significantly reduced |6.5.14| | 2 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 2 |
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 2 |
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2f| | 2 |
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 2 |
Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor |3.3.C.3| | 2 |
passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 2 |
Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1| | 2 |
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 2 |
Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c| | 2 |
Nearside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b| | 2 |
Offside Front Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security |6.5.9| | 2 |
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush, adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.1.B.6b| | 2 |
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Leaf spring eye defective |shackle| |2.4.B.1b| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure |2.1.5| | 2 |
Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.8.A.4a| | 2 |
Horn does not function |6.2.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.1.B.7| | 2 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.1.B.7| | 2 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 2 |
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |
An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 2 |
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 2 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |6.3.1a| | 2 |
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.1.B.6b| | 2 |
Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) | 2 |
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Emergency exit door does not latch securely closed (9.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i)) | 2 |