| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 51 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 26 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 20 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 16 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 14 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 12 |
| Registration plate issues | 10 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 9 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 6 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 6 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 6 |
| Rear brake binding | 6 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 6 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 5 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 4 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 4 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 4 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 4 |
| Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 3 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Front brake application uneven | 2 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 2 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 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 brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 2 |
| rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted |2.4.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Front brake excessively fluctuating | 2 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Offside Brake cable locking device insecure |3.5.1l| | 1 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% |1.3.2c| | 1 |
| Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| obviously incorrectly positioned |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Front front parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced |3.7.B.6b| | 1 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed joint |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn |3.1.5| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 1 |
| Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Horn not a continuous or uniform sound |1.6.2e| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 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 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e| | 1 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.6b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis 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 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 Front Upper 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 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 Lower 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 Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Emissions not tested |8.2.2.2 |e|| | 1 |
| Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device missing |2.4.B.3b| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 1 |
| Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil |3.6.E.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
| Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 1 |
| Offside Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard |3.6.E.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |