| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 232 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 223 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 140 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 131 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 130 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 110 |
| Rear brake binding | 98 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 86 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 86 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 77 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 67 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 60 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 55 |
| Front brake application uneven | 46 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 44 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 43 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 39 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 39 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 36 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 36 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 36 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 35 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 34 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 32 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 32 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 31 |
| Registration plate issues | 28 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 27 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 27 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 27 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 24 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 23 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 23 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 23 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 22 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 21 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 20 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 20 |
| Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 19 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 19 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 18 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 18 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 17 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 17 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 17 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 17 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 17 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 17 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 16 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 15 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 15 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 15 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 15 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 15 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 14 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 14 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 14 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 14 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 14 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 13 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 13 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
| Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6| | 13 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 12 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 12 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 12 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 12 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 12 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 12 |
| Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 12 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 11 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 11 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 11 |
| Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 11 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 10 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 10 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 10 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
| Nearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly |1.4.C.1a| | 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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 9 |
| Steering wheel locking device insecure |2.1.6| | 9 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 9 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 8 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 8 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 8 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front |1.4.C.1b| | 8 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 8 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 7 |
| Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 7 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 7 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 7 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Offside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly |1.4.C.1a| | 7 |
| Nearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear |1.4.C.1b| | 7 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 7 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
| Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 6 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
| Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 6 |
| Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 6 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
| Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 6 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 6 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 5 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 5 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 5 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage |2.7.4| | 5 |
| Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 5 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 5 |
| Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 5 |
| Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 5 |
| Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1| | 5 |
| front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 5 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
| Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 5 |
| Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 5 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 4 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 4 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 4 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a| | 4 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 4 |
| Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i)) | 4 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 4 |
| Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d| | 4 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 4 |
| Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 4 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 4 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 4 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 4 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
| Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 4 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 4 |