Most common failures | No# failures |
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) | 15 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 12 |
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) | 12 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 8 |
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 8 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 8 |
Windscreen washer not working | 7 |
Registration plate issues | 6 |
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 6 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 6 |
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 6 |
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) | 6 |
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 4 |
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a)) | 4 |
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 4 |
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a)) | 4 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) | 4 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 4 |
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e)) | 4 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 3 |
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) | 3 |
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 3 |
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 3 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 3 |
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 2 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) | 2 |
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 2 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c)) | 2 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) | 2 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 2 |
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) | 2 |
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 2 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) | 2 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 2 |
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) | 2 |
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 2 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 2 |
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected Warning lamp illuminated (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) | 2 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 1 |
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached bush pulled through |5.3.2 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a| | 1 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 1 |
Offside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 1 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 1 |
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) | 1 |
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) | 1 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod (2.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) | 1 |
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) | 1 |
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a)) | 1 |
Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill behind mud flap (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill behind front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) | 1 |
Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Both rear wheels due to hydraulic failure (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Drivers view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Drivers view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction stickers (3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced toeing eye area (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Doesnt fully release (1.1.6 (d)) | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 1 |
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) | 1 |
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 1 |
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill within 30cms of sub-frfame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake performance not tested burst brake pipe osr (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) | 1 |
Offside Front Brake performance not tested Wheel excessively binding, carrying out RBT may cause further damage. (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) | 1 |
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Below 0.923 (8.2.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits high 1.05 (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits high 2.53 and 3.37 (8.2.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) | 1 |
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Steering linkage deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) | 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 Suspension component insecurely attached Tracking arm lock nut loose allowing excessive play (5.3.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Emissions not tested Overheated (8.2.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Front mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Passengers seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Front mounting point (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) | 1 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside rear subframe upper arm corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
Emissions not tested due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Fixing loose (5.3.2 (c)) | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) | 1 |
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) | 1 |
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s and o/s front (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b)) | 1 |
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Outer sill extremely corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
Road wheel fixing missing o/s wheel nut x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |