Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 144 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 51 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 32 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 29 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) | 28 |
Rear brake binding | 24 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 23 |
Registration plate issues | 22 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 20 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 18 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 17 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 17 |
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) | 15 |
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) | 13 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b) | 12 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) | 12 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 10 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 10 |
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) | 10 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 10 |
Front brake application uneven | 9 |
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) | 9 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b) | 9 |
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) | 8 |
Windscreen washer not working | 8 |
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) | 7 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) | 7 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 7 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) | 7 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) | 7 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) | 7 |
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) | 7 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) | 7 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) | 6 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) | 6 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) | 6 |
Windscreen has damage | 6 |
Horn not working (1.6.2a) | 6 |
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) | 6 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) | 6 |
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b) | 6 |
Battery insecure (1.9.1) | 6 |
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) | 5 |
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) | 5 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) | 5 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 5 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) | 5 |
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) | 5 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) | 5 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) | 5 |
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a) | 5 |
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.A.1) | 4 |
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a) | 4 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 4 |
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) | 4 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) | 4 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) | 4 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) | 4 |
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) | 4 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 4 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) | 4 |
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a) | 4 |
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) | 4 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) | 4 |
Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 4 |
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e) | 3 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) | 3 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) | 3 |
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) | 3 |
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) | 3 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) | 3 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 3 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 3 |
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) | 3 |
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) | 3 |
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b) | 3 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 3 |
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) | 3 |
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a) | 3 |
Brake hose damaged | 3 |
Rear brake application uneven | 3 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) | 3 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) | 3 |
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) | 2 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) | 2 |
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) | 2 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) | 2 |
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) | 2 |
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) | 2 |
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) | 2 |
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) | 2 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) | 2 |
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 2 |
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) | 2 |
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i)) | 2 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) | 2 |
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual) | 2 |
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 2 |
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) | 2 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b) | 2 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) | 2 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b) | 2 |
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 2 |
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) | 2 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 2 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) | 2 |
Main beam tell-tale not working (1.7.4c) | 2 |
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3) | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 2 |
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) | 2 |
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) | 2 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) | 2 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) | 2 |
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) | 2 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) | 2 |
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 2 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) | 2 |