Most common failures | No# failures |
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Registration plate lamp issues | 60 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 54 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 44 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 33 |
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 33 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 25 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 21 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 19 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 16 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 14 |
Registration plate issues | 13 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 12 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 12 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 11 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 11 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 11 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 9 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 9 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 9 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 8 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 7 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 7 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 6 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 3 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 3 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 3 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 3 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 3 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
Windscreen has damage | 2 |
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 2 |
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 2 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 2 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 2 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 2 |
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 2 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j| | 1 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 1 |
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 1 |
Offside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 1 |
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 1 |
Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 1 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Rear brake binding | 1 |
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 1 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
Front Brake lining|s| less than 1.5 mm thick |3.5.1g| | 1 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 1 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
Front Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control |2.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 1 |
Offside Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Centre Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 1 |
Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure |2.4.G.3a| | 1 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive excessive |7.3.D.3| | 1 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive excessive |7.3.D.3| | 1 |
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2| | 1 |
Steering rack gaiter split o/s/f |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 1 |
Nearside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.D.1| | 1 |
Offside Outer Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 1 |
Front Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 1 |
Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 1 |
Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 1 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |