| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 40 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 18 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 14 |
| Rear brake binding | 13 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 8 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 7 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 7 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Front brake application uneven | 5 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 5 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 4 |
| Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 4 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6| | 3 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 3 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Registration plate issues | 3 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 2 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 2 |
| Parking |secondary brake| on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 |1.3.1 |b| |i|| | 2 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 2 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
| Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 1 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam (4.1.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Passengers seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 1 |
| Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Position lamp not working All rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 1 |
| Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Fuel pipe union leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play |2.1.5| | 1 |
| Offside Brake cable locking device insecure |3.5.1l| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel |3.3.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 1 |
| Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front wheel cylinder securing device missing |3.5.1j| | 1 |
| Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d| | 1 |
| Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 1 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation |1.2.1 |d|| | 1 |
| Offside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
| Front front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 1 |
| Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1| | 1 |
| Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b| | 1 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced |4.2.3 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit |4.13 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 1 |
| Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
| Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly |1.4.C.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
| Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1| | 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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Outer Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |