Most common failures | No# failures |
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Brake pipe excessively corroded | 72 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 42 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 32 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 29 |
Rear brake binding | 23 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 16 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 13 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 11 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 10 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 10 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 9 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 9 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 8 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 8 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 8 |
Front brake application uneven | 7 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 7 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
Registration plate issues | 7 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 6 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Rear brake application uneven | 6 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Windscreen has damage | 5 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 5 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 5 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 4 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 4 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 4 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 4 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 3 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.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 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 3 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 3 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 3 |
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 3 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure 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 front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 2 |
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 2 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 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 |
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4| | 2 |
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 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 |
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 2 |
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 2 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Rear Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
Front Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |5.3.1 |b| |i|| | 1 |
Central Rear Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b| | 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 Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Offside 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 Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 1 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Brake relay lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot |3.5.1c| | 1 |
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis / shackle area and chassis leg |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch seat area |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat and wheel arch area |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shackle is very corroded colapsing |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shackle area colapsing |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened |3.6.A.2b| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 1 |
Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Brake warning device not working correctly |3.3.D.3a| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper control missing |8.2.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 1 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2| | 1 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 1 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Rear Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside 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 Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 1 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour |1.7.6| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Centre Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1| | 1 |
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 1 |
Nearside Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4| | 1 |
Offside Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4| | 1 |
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.1.6a| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |6.3.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.5.15| | 1 |
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements |3.8.A.9/10| | 1 |
Offside Front Side repeater not in good working order |not working| |1.5.1b| | 1 |
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 1 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |6.4.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |