Most common failures | No# failures |
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Brake pipe excessively corroded | 71 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 36 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 32 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 27 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 15 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 12 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 12 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 11 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 7 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 7 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 6 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 6 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 6 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 6 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 6 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 5 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 5 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 5 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 4 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 4 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 4 |
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b| | 4 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 4 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 3 |
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 3 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 3 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 3 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 3 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 3 |
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 3 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 3 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Registration plate issues | 3 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 3 |
Brake hose damaged | 3 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 2 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 2 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 2 |
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
Front brake application uneven | 2 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Rear brake application uneven | 2 |
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Centre Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 1 |
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 1 |
Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 1 |
Brake linkage locking device insecure |3.5.1l| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a| | 1 |
Windscreen has damage | 1 |
Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b| | 1 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Front Brake lining|s| less than 1.5 mm thick |3.5.1g| | 1 |
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk corroded likely to lead to failure under load |5.2.4a| | 1 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
Steering rack fractured and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 1 |
Spare wheel insecure |6.4.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
Offside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3| | 1 |
Offside Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| obscured more than 50% |1.1.A.3c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Centre Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 1 |
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Centre Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Outer Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 1 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 1 |
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Rear Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened |3.5.1e| | 1 |
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1| | 1 |
Offside Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 1 |
Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Front Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Centre Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |