Most common failures | No# failures |
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Registration plate lamp issues | 5069 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 4735 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 3712 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 3520 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 2859 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 2673 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 2324 |
Rear brake application uneven | 1890 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 1815 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1083 |
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 1019 |
Registration plate issues | 955 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 951 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 931 |
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 832 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 795 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 724 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 696 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 651 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 602 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 593 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 572 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 570 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 562 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 561 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 551 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 526 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 518 |
Windscreen has damage | 497 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 496 |
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 464 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 456 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 422 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 410 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 397 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 384 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 375 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 373 |
Front brake application uneven | 371 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 367 |
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 360 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 349 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 347 |
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 343 |
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 341 |
Rear brake binding | 336 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 335 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 333 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 331 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 294 |
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 290 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 289 |
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 288 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 283 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 280 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 279 |
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 279 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 277 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 273 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 264 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 263 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 256 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 252 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 251 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 246 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 239 |
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 235 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 235 |
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 234 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 231 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 228 |
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a| | 225 |
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 224 |
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 222 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 221 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 220 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 220 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 219 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 216 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 215 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 214 |
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 212 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 206 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 204 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 203 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 198 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 197 |
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 197 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 195 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 193 |
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 191 |
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 189 |
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a| | 189 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 188 |
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 188 |
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements |3.8.A.9/10| | 186 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 183 |
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 181 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 178 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 177 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 176 |
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 175 |
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 175 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 175 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 173 |
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 169 |
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 168 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 165 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 164 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 162 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 162 |
Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 154 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 150 |
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 150 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 150 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 148 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 146 |
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 146 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 146 |
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 145 |
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 145 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 144 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 142 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 142 |
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 139 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 137 |
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 135 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 134 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 132 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 132 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 128 |
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 128 |
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 124 |
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 123 |
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9| | 122 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 120 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 119 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 118 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 118 |
Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e| | 117 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 117 |
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 114 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.1.B.7| | 112 |
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 111 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 110 |
Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a| | 110 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 108 |
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 105 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 104 |
Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.D.1a| | 104 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 102 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 102 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 102 |
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 102 |
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 102 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.1.B.7| | 101 |
An item not tested |Manual| | 100 |
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 100 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 100 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 99 |
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 98 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 98 |
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 98 |
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 98 |
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 97 |
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 97 |
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 95 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 95 |
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 94 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.1.B.7| | 93 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |not working| |1.1.4a| | 92 |
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 91 |
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 91 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 90 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 90 |
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 89 |
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 88 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 87 |
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 87 |
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 87 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 87 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 87 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 86 |
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 86 |
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 85 |
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 84 |
Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a| | 84 |
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 83 |
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 83 |
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 83 |
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 83 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 82 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 81 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 80 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 80 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 80 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 79 |
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 79 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 78 |
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 78 |
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 78 |
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 78 |
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 78 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 78 |
Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 77 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order |not working| |1.1.6b| | 76 |
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat security significantly reduced |6.5.14| | 76 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 75 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 74 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 74 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 73 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 73 |
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 73 |
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 72 |
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 72 |
Horn does not function |6.2.1b| | 71 |
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 71 |
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 71 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 71 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 70 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 70 |
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush, adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 68 |
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 68 |
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 68 |
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 67 |
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 67 |
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 66 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 66 |
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 66 |
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 66 |
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 65 |
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 65 |
Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 64 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 64 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 64 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.8.A.4a| | 64 |
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 64 |
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 63 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 62 |
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 62 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 61 |