| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 18 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 7 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 5 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 4 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 4 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 3 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 2 |
| Rear brake binding | 2 |
| Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 2 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b) | 2 |
| Offside Front Drivers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) | 2 |
| Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4) | 2 |
| Drivers seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 2 |
| Windscreen has damage | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 2 |
| Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) | 1 |
| Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) | 1 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) | 1 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) | 1 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) | 1 |
| Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) | 1 |
| Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) | 1 |
| Centre Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b) | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e)) | 1 |
| Central Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Under bonnet (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Fuel hose damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h) | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) | 1 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) | 1 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) | 1 |
| Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) | 1 |
| Front brake application uneven | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front 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 |
| Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 1 |
| Brake hose damaged | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
| Registration plate issues | 1 |
| Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 1 |
| Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) | 1 |
| Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) | 1 |
| Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) | 1 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper 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 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) | 1 |
| Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) | 1 |
| Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) | 1 |
| Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) | 1 |
| Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both side mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) | 1 |
| Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) | 1 |