| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 15 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 13 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 10 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 10 |
| Rear brake binding | 8 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 8 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 5 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 4 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Front brake application uneven | 3 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 3 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.E.4c| | 1 |
| Offside Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.E.4c| | 1 |
| Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2| | 1 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 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 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
| Offside Front 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 Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired |2.4.B.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired |2.4.B.1c| | 1 |
| Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 1 |
| Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Rear Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
| Front Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device missing |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device missing |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
| Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
| Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 1 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis 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 Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Steering wheel locking device insecure |2.1.6| | 1 |
| Offside Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 1 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |1.1.16 |b| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Steering wheel weakened by fractures |2.1.1| | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
| Registration plate issues | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 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 Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2| | 1 |