Most common failures | No# failures |
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Brake pipe excessively corroded | 138 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 85 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 80 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 72 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 60 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 38 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 31 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 23 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 22 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 20 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 19 |
Registration plate issues | 18 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 16 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 15 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 15 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 14 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 14 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 14 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 14 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 14 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 13 |
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 13 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 13 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 13 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 11 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 11 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 11 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 11 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 11 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 9 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 9 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 9 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 8 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 8 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 8 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 8 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 8 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 6 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 6 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 6 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 6 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 6 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 6 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 5 |
Windscreen has damage | 5 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 5 |
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 5 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 4 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 4 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 3 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 3 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 3 |
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 2 |
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.D.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Brake servo insecurely mounted |3.6.A.2a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 2 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Front brake application uneven | 2 |
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 2 |
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Rear brake binding | 2 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Brake hose damaged | 2 |