Most common failures | No# failures |
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Registration plate lamp issues | 105 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 86 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 71 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 69 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 61 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 34 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 32 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 32 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 30 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 28 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 23 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 21 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 20 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 20 |
Registration plate issues | 17 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 16 |
Front brake application uneven | 14 |
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2| | 13 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 13 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 12 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 11 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 11 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 11 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 10 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 10 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
Rear brake application uneven | 9 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 9 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 9 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 7 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 7 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
Rear brake binding | 7 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 6 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 6 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 5 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 5 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Windscreen has damage | 5 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 5 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 5 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 5 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 5 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 5 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 5 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 5 |
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 3 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 3 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 3 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
Driver`s airbag obviously defective |5.4.1| | 3 |
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 3 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 3 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 3 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 3 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Passenger`s airbag obviously defective |5.4.1| | 2 |
Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Emissions not tested |7.4.B.1| | 2 |
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 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 Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 2 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Brake hose damaged | 2 |
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |