| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 9 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 6 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 5 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 4 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Registration plate issues | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 2 |
| Front brake application uneven | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 2 |
| Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 2 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking Water trap |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 1 |
| Rear brake binding | 1 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside front underarch |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Indicator switch inoperative |4.4.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated |6.2.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre out rigger |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out rigger |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer cross member |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 1 |
| Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 1 |
| Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c|| | 1 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 1 |
| Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
| Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 1 |
| Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) | 1 |