Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 248 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 132 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 103 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 78 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 71 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 61 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 59 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 55 |
Registration plate issues | 49 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 49 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 46 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 46 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 45 |
Rear brake binding | 45 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 38 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 29 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 24 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 22 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 21 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 20 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 20 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 19 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 18 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 17 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 17 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 17 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 17 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 17 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 16 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 16 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 15 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 14 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 14 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 13 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 13 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 13 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 12 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 12 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 12 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 11 |
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 11 |
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 11 |
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 11 |
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 11 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 10 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b| | 10 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 10 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 8 |
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 8 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 8 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
Windscreen washer not working | 8 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 8 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 8 |
Windscreen has damage | 8 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 8 |
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 8 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 7 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 7 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 7 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 7 |
Front Steering damper leaking oil |2.2.C.1f| | 7 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 6 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
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| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 6 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Brake hose damaged | 6 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 6 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 5 |
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| | 5 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 5 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 5 |
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c| | 5 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 4 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 4 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 4 |
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 4 |
Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 4 |
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 4 |
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1| | 4 |
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 4 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 4 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 4 |
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 4 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 3 |
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 3 |
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 3 |
Fuel pipe union leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 3 |
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside 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 negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 3 |
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 3 |
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 3 |
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 3 |
Front brake application uneven | 3 |
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 3 |
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 3 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 3 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 3 |
Rear brake application uneven | 3 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1| | 3 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 3 |