Most common failures | No# failures |
---|
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 117 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 56 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 39 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 30 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 26 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 23 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 23 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 18 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 16 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 15 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 15 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 14 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 14 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 14 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 13 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 13 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 13 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 12 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 12 |
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 11 |
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 11 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 10 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 10 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 10 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 10 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 9 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 9 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 9 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 8 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 7 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e| | 7 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 7 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
Registration plate issues | 6 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 6 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
Rear brake application uneven | 6 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 6 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 6 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 5 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 5 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 5 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Windscreen has damage | 5 |
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 5 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 4 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 4 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 4 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 4 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 4 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 4 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 3 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 3 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 3 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c| | 3 |
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c| | 3 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 3 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.2.C.1h| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 3 |
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal |3.3.A.1c| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2| | 2 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 2 |
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c| | 2 |
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 2 |
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b| | 2 |
Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 2 |
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Windscreen washer not working | 2 |
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 2 |
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 2 |
Offside Front Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 2 |
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c| | 2 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 2 |
Front brake excessively fluctuating | 2 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 2 |
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 2 |