Most common failures | No# failures |
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Brake pipe excessively corroded | 134 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 105 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 93 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 45 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 42 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 35 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 33 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 31 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 23 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 19 |
Registration plate issues | 19 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 19 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 18 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 18 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 18 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 17 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 17 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 15 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 14 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 14 |
Windscreen has damage | 13 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 12 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 12 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 11 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 10 |
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 10 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 10 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 10 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 9 |
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 9 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 8 |
Rear brake binding | 8 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 7 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 7 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 7 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 7 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 7 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 7 |
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 7 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 6 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 6 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 6 |
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 6 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 6 |
Rear brake application uneven | 6 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 6 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 5 |
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 5 |
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 5 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 5 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 4 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 4 |
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 4 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b| | 4 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 4 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a| | 4 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b| | 3 |
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 3 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 3 |
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 3 |
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
Offside Rear coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Offside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 2 |
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 2 |
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 2 |
Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Rear fog lamp switch insecure |1.3.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing |2.5.B.3a| | 2 |
Brake hose damaged | 2 |
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 2 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 2 |
Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 2 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 2 |
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |