Most common failures | No# failures |
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 16 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 15 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 12 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 10 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 7 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 6 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 6 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 4 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Rear brake application uneven | 4 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Rear brake binding | 4 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 3 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 2 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 2 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 2 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 2 |
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 2 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 2 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 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 |
An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured |5.2.6| | 1 |
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.6 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |7.1.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting |6.2.2 |d| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Rear Panhard rod severely distorted |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Brake pivot locking device insecure |3.5.1l| | 1 |
Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a| | 1 |
Front suspension retaining device ineffective |2.5.A.4| | 1 |
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c| | 1 |
Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c| | 1 |
Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Steering column retaining device insecure |2.1.6| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold |7.1.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2| | 1 |
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 1 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5| | 1 |
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated |2.4.D.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Position lamp not working all |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.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 |
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 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 Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 1 |
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced |2.4.F.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4| | 1 |
Steering wheel locking device insecure |2.1.6| | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c| | 1 |
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Registration plate issues | 1 |
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1| | 1 |
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 1 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor |5.2.6| | 1 |
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front 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 |
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both centre inner sill |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 1 |
Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing upper and lower |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor & sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor & sill |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor & sill |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |