Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 156 |
Rear brake binding | 45 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 45 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 34 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 32 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 29 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 28 |
Registration plate issues | 27 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 26 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 25 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 25 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 23 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 18 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 18 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 16 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 16 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 15 |
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 15 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 14 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 12 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 10 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 10 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 9 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 9 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 9 |
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 9 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 9 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 7 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 7 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 7 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 6 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 6 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 6 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 6 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 6 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 6 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 5 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 5 |
Brake hose damaged | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a| | 4 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a| | 4 |
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 4 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
Windscreen has damage | 4 |
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 4 |
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 4 |
Front brake application uneven | 4 |
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 3 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 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 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
Rear brake application uneven | 3 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 3 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 3 |
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
Nearside Front Steering damper leaking oil |2.2.C.1f| | 2 |
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 2 |
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f)) | 2 |
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 2 |
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 2 |
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 2 |
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative |3.6.G.2| | 2 |
Front Steering damper leaking oil |2.2.C.1f| | 2 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
Windscreen washer not working | 2 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 2 |
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) | 2 |
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 2 |
Steering damper leaking oil |2.2.C.1f| | 2 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit |4.13 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a| | 2 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 2 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 2 |
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 2 |
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii)) | 2 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3| | 2 |
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 2 |