Most common failures | No# failures |
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Brake pipe excessively corroded | 34 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 23 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 18 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 17 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 8 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 6 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 6 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
Registration plate issues | 5 |
Offside 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 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 5 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 5 |
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Nearside Front Suspension component 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 fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 4 |
Windscreen has damage | 4 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 4 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.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 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 3 |
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 2 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 2 |
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Front brake application uneven | 2 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 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 |
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 2 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 2 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 2 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 2 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Rear brake application uneven | 2 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a| | 2 |
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1| | 2 |
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 1 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 1 |
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Centre Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j| | 1 |
Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j| | 1 |
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% |1.3.2c| | 1 |
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 1 |
Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 1 |
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 1 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 1 |
Steering column flexible coupling insecure |2.1.5| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened |2.4.F.1c| | 1 |
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened |2.4.F.1c| | 1 |
Rear 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 Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage |2.7.4| | 1 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage |2.7.4| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 1 |
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front brake disc cracked |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 1 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint |2.5.A.1c| | 1 |
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c| | 1 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt plus 4 |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 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 |
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 1 |
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 1 |
Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 1 |
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4| | 1 |
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour |1.5.1d| | 1 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 1 |
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1| | 1 |
Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 1 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 1 |
Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Centre Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |