| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 48 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 29 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 27 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 23 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 13 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 11 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 9 |
| Rear brake binding | 8 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 8 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 7 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 6 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 5 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 5 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Registration plate issues | 4 |
| Transmission brake efficiency below requirements |3.8.A.9/10| | 4 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Windscreen has damage | 2 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 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 Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.3| | 2 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing |5.1.B.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
| Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn nearside front roll bar link bushes worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn offside front roll bar link bushes worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.1.B.2a| | 1 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
| Front brake application uneven | 1 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an lower ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |6.3.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel ADJUSTED HANDBRAKE MECHANISM |3.1.6b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge insecure |6.2.B.2| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Driver`s view restricted by object |6.9.1a| | 1 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 1 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 1 |
| Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order |not working| |1.1.6b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.3| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing |5.1.B.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing |5.1.B.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing |5.1.B.3b| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |6.3.1a| | 1 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |6.3.1a| | 1 |
| Lower Steering column universal joint insecure |2.1.4| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.5.1d| | 1 |
| Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket fractured |2.4.G.5| | 1 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |6.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside All outline marker lamps not working |1.1.B.1c| | 1 |
| Brake hose damaged | 1 |
| Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be operated satisfactorily |3.1.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.1.B.2b| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system |6.3.1b| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system |6.3.1b| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp not in good working order |not working| |1.1.6b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an lower ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an lower ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 1 |
| Air/vacuum reservoir insecurely mounted |3.6.A.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush |2.5.B.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Upper Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage missing |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 1 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c| | 1 |
| Brake cable knotted |3.5.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 1 |
| Offside Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 1 |
| Front An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
| Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Brake pipe inappropriately repaired |3.6.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front suspension retaining device ineffective |2.5.A.4| | 1 |
| Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 1 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 1 |
| Centre Front Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4| | 1 |
| Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c| | 1 |
| Nearside Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket cracked |2.4.G.5| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working |4.9.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill |6.1.1 |c| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Nearside Passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.5.11a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
| Exhaust tailpipe positioned so that fumes are likely to enter the passenger compartment |7.1.5| | 1 |
| Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked |2.4.G.1| | 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 |
| Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.8.A2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.1d| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed |5.2.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed joint |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a| | 1 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.1d| | 1 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.1d| | 1 |
| Front Anti-roll bar missing |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint |2.5.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.1.B.6b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively worn |3.5.1g| | 1 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively worn |3.5.1g| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.3| | 1 |
| Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a)) | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) | 1 |
| Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Outline marker lamp not working N/S/F (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Position lamp not working N/S/R TAIL LIGHT INOP (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH KICK TO THE RIGHT (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.2.2 (e)) | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAKING (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn N/S/F SPRING REAR EYE BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn O/S/F SPRING REAR BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |