Most common failures | No# failures |
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Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 15 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 14 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 14 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 11 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 6 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 5 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 5 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 5 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 4 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 3 |
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 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 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 3 |
Rear brake binding | 3 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 2 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 2 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wing |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/outer sill |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/outer sill |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch|front and rear of wheel arch| |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar D bush |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Rear Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil |3.6.E.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 1 |
Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) | 1 |
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 1 |
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not in a clean condition and function impaired |1.1.4a| | 1 |
Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Front brake application uneven | 1 |
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 1 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3| | 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 Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 1 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 1 |
Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.2.4c| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.2.4c| | 1 |
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Registration plate issues | 1 |
Nearside 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 Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 1 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing |3.6.G.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 1 |
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 1 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a seal |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Windscreen has damage | 1 |
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 1 |
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 1 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 1 |
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
Offside 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 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Front Steering damper leaking oil |2.2.C.1f| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 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 Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Front Front position lamp|s| not working nearside and offside |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 1 |