Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 250 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 109 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 96 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 81 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 80 |
Rear brake binding | 57 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 50 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 44 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 43 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 37 |
Registration plate issues | 36 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 34 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 24 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 24 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 24 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 21 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 21 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 21 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 20 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 20 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 19 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 19 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 18 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 18 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 17 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 17 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 17 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 17 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 16 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 16 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 15 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 15 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 14 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 14 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 13 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 13 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 12 |
Windscreen washer not working | 12 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 12 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 11 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 11 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 11 |
Windscreen has damage | 11 |
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 11 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 11 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 10 |
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 10 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 10 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 10 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 9 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 9 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 9 |
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 9 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 8 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 8 |
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 8 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 8 |
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 8 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 7 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 7 |
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 7 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 6 |
Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e| | 6 |
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 6 |
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 6 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 6 |
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 6 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 5 |
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| | 5 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 5 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
Front brake application uneven | 5 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 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 |
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c| | 5 |
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 5 |
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 5 |
Front Steering damper leaking oil |2.2.C.1f| | 5 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 5 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 4 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 4 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4| | 4 |
Nearside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 4 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 4 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 4 |
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 4 |
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 4 |
Brake hose damaged | 4 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b| | 4 |
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |