Most common failures | No# failures |
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Brake pipe excessively corroded | 58 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 31 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 25 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 19 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 19 |
Registration plate issues | 13 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 11 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 10 |
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 8 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 8 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 6 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Rear brake application uneven | 4 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
Front brake application uneven | 4 |
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1| | 4 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 4 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 4 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 4 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Nearside 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 Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 3 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 3 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 2 |
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 2 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 2 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 2 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 2 |
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 2 |
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 2 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 2 |
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 1 |
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 1 |
front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Front 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 fractured |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 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 |
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b| | 1 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 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 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 1 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) | 1 |
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper 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 |
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Outer 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 Inner 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 Outer 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 Inner 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 Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 1 |
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3| | 1 |
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Rear Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear |1.3.2a| | 1 |
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r chassis-front spring mount area. |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r chassis&n/s/r cross member corroded- |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not in a clean condition and function impaired |1.1.4a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j| | 1 |
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 1 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Towbar retaining device missing |6.6.3a| | 1 |
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1| | 1 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings missing Bolt missing (6.2.2 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 1 |
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 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 Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Outer 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 Outer 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Inner Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 1 |
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
Front Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint |2.5.A.1c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 1 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting arch to floor |6.2.2 |d| |i|| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust system insecure box |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Offside Outer Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Nearside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 1 |
Offside Leaf spring anchor pin retaining device insecurely fitted |2.4.B.3b| | 1 |
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1| | 1 |
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 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 |
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal |3.3.A.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 1 |