Most common failures | No# failures |
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Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 81 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 51 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 35 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 31 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 27 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 20 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 20 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 19 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 17 |
Registration plate issues | 16 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 15 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 13 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 12 |
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 12 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 12 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 12 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 11 |
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 11 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 11 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 10 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 10 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 10 |
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 9 |
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a| | 9 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 9 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 9 |
Windscreen washer not working | 9 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 8 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 8 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 8 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 8 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 8 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 7 |
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 7 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
Rear brake binding | 7 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
Front brake application uneven | 6 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 6 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |1.3.2e| | 5 |
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 5 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 5 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 5 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 4 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 4 |
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 4 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 4 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 4 |
Front brake excessively fluctuating | 4 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 3 |
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 3 |
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 3 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 3 |
Rear brake application uneven | 3 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 3 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |1.3.2e| | 3 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 3 |
Rear fog lamp switch insecure |1.3.1a| | 3 |
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 3 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 3 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b| | 3 |
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b| | 3 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 3 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b| | 2 |
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 2 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush |2.5.B.2b| | 2 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Offside Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 2 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii|| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a)) | 2 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 2 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Rear fog lamp switch missing |4.5.3 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 2 |
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 2 |
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 2 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 2 |
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 2 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 2 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 2 |
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 2 |