Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 24 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 19 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 19 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 18 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 17 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 14 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 10 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 10 |
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 9 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 8 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 7 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
Registration plate issues | 7 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 6 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 5 |
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 5 |
Windscreen has damage | 5 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Rear brake application uneven | 5 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 5 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 5 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 4 |
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 4 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 4 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 3 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 3 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 3 |
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 2 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 2 |
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 2 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 2 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
Front brake application uneven | 2 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 2 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2| | 2 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 2 |
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 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 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 2 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 2 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 1 |
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 1 |
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c| | 1 |
Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 1 |
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4| | 1 |
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 1 |
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Brake servo leaking |3.6.C.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 1 |
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a| | 1 |
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis |2.4.A.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis |2.4.A.1a| | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective |7.2.4c| | 1 |
Offside Front Drag link end damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 1 |
Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 1 |
Nearside Brake cable locking device missing |3.5.1l| | 1 |
Offside Brake cable locking device missing |3.5.1l| | 1 |
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 1 |
Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 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 Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 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 |
Centre Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot |3.5.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake lining|s| less than 1.5 mm thick |3.5.1g| | 1 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 1 |
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 1 |
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure |2.1.5| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not in a clean condition and function impaired |1.1.4a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 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 Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
Offside Front Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver`s seat |8.1.1d| | 1 |
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.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 Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
Rear Brake valve damaged |3.6.A.2c| | 1 |
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 1 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
Rear fog lamp switch insecure |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 1 |
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 1 |