Most common failures | No# failures |
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 26 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 19 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 16 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 14 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 10 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 9 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 8 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 7 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 6 |
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 5 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 5 |
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
Rear brake binding | 5 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 4 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 4 |
Rear brake application uneven | 3 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 3 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 3 |
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 2 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear 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 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Registration plate issues | 2 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 2 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 2 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4| | 1 |
Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4| | 1 |
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 1 |
Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 1 |
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 1 |
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4| | 1 |
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced | 1 |
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 1 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Windscreen has damage | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 1 |
Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure |3.5.1l| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 1 |
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a| | 1 |
Front brake application uneven | 1 |
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on wiper switch faulty |8.2.1b| | 1 |
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c| | 1 |
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable EXCESSIVE LIFT N/S |2.2.C.1d| | 1 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working on hazards |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working on hazards |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d| | 1 |
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower 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 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |