Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 235 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 181 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 174 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 98 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 89 |
Registration plate issues | 84 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 82 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 77 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 59 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 40 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 40 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 36 |
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 36 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 33 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 33 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 31 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 30 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 30 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 29 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 27 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 27 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 25 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 25 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 25 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 24 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 23 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 22 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 21 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 21 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 19 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 19 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 18 |
Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play |2.1.5| | 18 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 17 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 17 |
Windscreen has damage | 16 |
Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 16 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 15 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 15 |
Rear brake binding | 14 |
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 14 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 14 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 14 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 13 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 13 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 13 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 12 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 12 |
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 12 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 12 |
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 11 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 11 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 11 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 10 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 10 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 10 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 10 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 9 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 9 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 9 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 8 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 8 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 8 |
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 8 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 8 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 8 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 7 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 7 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 7 |
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 7 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 7 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 7 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 7 |
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4| | 7 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 7 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 7 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 7 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 7 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 6 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 6 |
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 6 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 6 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 6 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 6 |
Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 6 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 6 |
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 6 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 6 |
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
Front brake application uneven | 5 |
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 5 |
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure |2.4.G.1| | 5 |
Fuel tank insecure |7.2.1| | 5 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 5 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b| | 5 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 5 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 5 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 5 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Front Anti-roll bar missing |2.4.G.1| | 4 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 4 |
Rear brake application uneven | 4 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 4 |
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 4 |
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 4 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 4 |
Rear Anti-roll bar missing |2.4.G.1| | 4 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 4 |
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 4 |
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 4 |
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 4 |
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 4 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 4 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 4 |
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 4 |
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 3 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 3 |
Horn control missing |1.6.1| | 3 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 3 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 3 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 3 |
Offside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing |2.4.G.3b| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 3 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 3 |
Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 3 |
Brake pump leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 3 |
Offside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 3 |
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage |3.1.4a| | 3 |
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5| | 3 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2| | 3 |
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Windscreen washer not working | 3 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b| | 3 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 3 |
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 3 |
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 3 |
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 3 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 3 |
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |