Most common failures | No# failures |
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Registration plate lamp issues | 148 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 141 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 135 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 108 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 64 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 62 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 60 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 53 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 52 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 49 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 47 |
Rear brake binding | 47 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 46 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 44 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 35 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 29 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 28 |
Registration plate issues | 28 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 24 |
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2| | 24 |
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| | 21 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 21 |
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| | 19 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 19 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 18 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 18 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 18 |
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| | 17 |
Rear brake application uneven | 17 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 16 |
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| | 15 |
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 15 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 15 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 14 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 13 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 13 |
Windscreen has damage | 13 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 13 |
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 13 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 12 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 12 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 12 |
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2| | 11 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 11 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
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| | 10 |
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| | 10 |
Front brake application uneven | 10 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
Front brake excessively fluctuating | 8 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 7 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 7 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 7 |
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 7 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 6 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 6 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 6 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 6 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 6 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 5 |
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 5 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 5 |
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 5 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 5 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 5 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 4 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 4 |
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 4 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 4 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 3 |
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.1.2 |h|| | 3 |
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis 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 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 3 |
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 3 |
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |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 |
Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 3 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6| | 3 |
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |3.3 |b| |ii|| | 3 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 3 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 3 |
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 3 |
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 3 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |