| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 28 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 20 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 13 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 11 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 10 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 8 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 7 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 7 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 5 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |6.4.B.2a| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 4 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 3 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 3 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 3 |
| Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.1.B.7| | 2 |
| Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.1.B.6b| | 2 |
| Transmission brake efficiency below requirements |3.8.A.9/10| | 2 |
| Passenger`s seat security significantly reduced |6.5.14| | 2 |
| Registration plate issues | 2 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 2 |
| Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 2 |
| Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.D.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Wheel nut loose |4.2.1g| | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.3.2a| | 1 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |6.3.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view |6.6.1b| | 1 |
| Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.1.B.6a| | 1 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |6.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.1.B.6b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.1.B.6b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security |6.5.9| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 1 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not in good working order |not working| |1.1.6b| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view |6.6.1b| | 1 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level dangerously low |3.6.C.1e| | 1 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.4| | 1 |
| Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.1.B.6b| | 1 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.8.A.4a| | 1 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.8.A.4a| | 1 |
| Nearside Passenger`s seat security significantly reduced |6.5.14| | 1 |
| Offside Passenger`s seat security significantly reduced |6.5.14| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system |6.3.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.1.B.6a| | 1 |
| Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.1.B.6b| | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.1.B.6a| | 1 |
| Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.1.B.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.5.11a| | 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 |
| Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
| Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside window|s| not made of safety glass, or from safety glazing |on or after 1st June 1978| |6.9.7b| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective |7.2.4c| | 1 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush |2.6.4| | 1 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.F.4| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.1.B.7| | 1 |
| Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.1.B.6a| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a| | 1 |
| Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail |2.4.D.1b| | 1 |
| Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
| Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Side repeater not in good working order |not working| |1.5.1b| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |6.7.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1g| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.1.B.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing |5.1.B.3b| | 1 |
| Speed limiter not fitted |6.9.3| | 1 |
| Speed limiter plate missing |6.9.1a| | 1 |
| Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1e| | 1 |
| Driver`s seat security significantly reduced |6.5.14| | 1 |
| Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate |5.1.B.3a| | 1 |
| Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.1.B.6a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.1.B.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Centre Steering damper leaking oil |2.2.C.1f| | 1 |
| Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |6.4.2b| | 1 |
| Rear Vehicle structure chassis main member corroded |6.1.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Emissions not tested |6.4| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining pressure on the sealing arrangement |6.7.2a| | 1 |
| Rear Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 1 |
| Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 1 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 1 |
| Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 1 |
| Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Road wheel cracked |4.2.A.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Rear brake binding | 1 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
| Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Windscreen has damage | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 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 brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
| Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 1 |
| Offside Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Lower Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Offside Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 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 |
| Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5| | 1 |
| Offside Front Leaf spring eye defective |anchor| |2.4.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 1 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |