Most common failures | No# failures |
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Brake pipe excessively corroded | 273 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 198 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 162 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 146 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 138 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 121 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 99 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 98 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 93 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 92 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 90 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 73 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 66 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 66 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 54 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 51 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 51 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 49 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 48 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 46 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 45 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 44 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 42 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 40 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 39 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 39 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 39 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 39 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 38 |
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 37 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 36 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 32 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 32 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 32 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 32 |
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 31 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 30 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 30 |
Registration plate issues | 30 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 29 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 28 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 27 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 26 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 25 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 24 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 24 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 23 |
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 23 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 23 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 23 |
Windscreen has damage | 23 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 22 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 22 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 21 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 21 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 21 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 21 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 21 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 21 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 21 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 21 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 20 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 19 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 19 |
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 19 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 19 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 18 |
Rear brake binding | 18 |
Brake hose damaged | 18 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 18 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 17 |
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 17 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 17 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 17 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 17 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 17 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 17 |
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 17 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 16 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 16 |
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 16 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 16 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 15 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 15 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 15 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 15 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 15 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 14 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 14 |
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 14 |
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 14 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 14 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 13 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 13 |
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 13 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 13 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 13 |
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 13 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 12 |
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 12 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 12 |
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 12 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 11 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 11 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 11 |
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 11 |
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 11 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 11 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 11 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 10 |
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 10 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 10 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 10 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 10 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.2| | 10 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 10 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
Rear brake application uneven | 9 |
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 9 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 9 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 9 |
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 9 |
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 9 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 9 |
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 9 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 9 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 8 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 8 |
Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 8 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 8 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 8 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 8 |
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 8 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 7 |
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 7 |
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 7 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 7 |
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 7 |
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 7 |
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 7 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 7 |
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 7 |
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1| | 7 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 7 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 6 |
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control |2.1.1| | 6 |
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 6 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 6 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 6 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 6 |
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
Front brake application uneven | 6 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 6 |
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 6 |
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 6 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 6 |
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 6 |
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 6 |
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 6 |
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 6 |
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 6 |
Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 5 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b| | 5 |
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 5 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 5 |
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 5 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 5 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 5 |
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 5 |
Steering box damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 5 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 5 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1| | 5 |
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 5 |
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 5 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 5 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 5 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 5 |
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 5 |
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 5 |
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 5 |
Offside Front Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 5 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b| | 5 |
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 4 |
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 4 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1| | 4 |
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 4 |
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 4 |
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 4 |
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 4 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b| | 4 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Offside Front Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 4 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 4 |
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 4 |
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 4 |
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6| | 4 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 4 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 4 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 4 |
Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 4 |
Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a| | 4 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 4 |
Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 4 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed |5.2.2b| | 4 |
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 4 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 4 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 4 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 4 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
Offside Lower Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual| | 4 |
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 4 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 4 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 4 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4| | 4 |
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 4 |