Most common failures | No# failures |
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 505 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 417 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 313 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 253 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 232 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 221 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 191 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 187 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 158 |
Rear brake binding | 128 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 121 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 111 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 96 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 95 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 90 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 86 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 85 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 85 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 81 |
Front brake application uneven | 81 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 80 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 80 |
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 69 |
Rear brake application uneven | 67 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 65 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 60 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 59 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 55 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 52 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 52 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 50 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 48 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 48 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 43 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 41 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 40 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 34 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 32 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 32 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 32 |
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 31 |
Registration plate issues | 31 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 31 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 29 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 28 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 28 |
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 28 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 28 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 27 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 27 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 27 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 26 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 26 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 25 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 25 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 25 |
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 25 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 25 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 25 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 25 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 23 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 22 |
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 22 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 22 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 22 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 21 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 21 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 21 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 21 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 21 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 21 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 20 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 20 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 19 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 19 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 19 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 18 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 18 |
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 18 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 18 |
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6| | 17 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 17 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 17 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 17 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 17 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 17 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 17 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 17 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 16 |
Windscreen washer not working | 16 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 16 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 16 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 16 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 15 |
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1| | 14 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 14 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 14 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 14 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 13 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 13 |
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 13 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 13 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 13 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 13 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 13 |
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 13 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 12 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 12 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 12 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 12 |
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced | 12 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 12 |
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 12 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 11 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 11 |
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 11 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 11 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 11 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 11 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 11 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 11 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 10 |
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c| | 10 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 10 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 10 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 10 |
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 10 |
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 10 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 10 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 10 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 10 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 10 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 9 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 9 |
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 9 |
Steering wheel locking device insecure |2.1.6| | 9 |
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 9 |
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 9 |
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 9 |
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 9 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 8 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 8 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 8 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 8 |
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 8 |
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 8 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 8 |
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 8 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 8 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 8 |
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 8 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 8 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 8 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 7 |
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 7 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 7 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 7 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
Horn control missing |1.6.1| | 7 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 7 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a| | 7 |
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3| | 7 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 7 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d| | 7 |