Most common failures | No# failures |
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Brake pipe excessively corroded | 275 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 197 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 177 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 125 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 110 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 107 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 105 |
Rear brake binding | 103 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 76 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 71 |
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 66 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 62 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 57 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 56 |
Registration plate issues | 56 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 54 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 52 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 50 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 45 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 43 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 40 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 38 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 37 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 35 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 32 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 28 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 27 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 27 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 27 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 26 |
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 26 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 25 |
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 25 |
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 24 |
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 24 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 24 |
Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 24 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 23 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 23 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 23 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 22 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 22 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 21 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 21 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 21 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 20 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 20 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 20 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 20 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 20 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 19 |
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 19 |
Rear brake application uneven | 16 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 15 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 15 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 14 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 13 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 13 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 13 |
Windscreen has damage | 13 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 12 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 12 |
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 12 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 12 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 11 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 11 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 11 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 11 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 11 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 10 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 10 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 9 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
Front brake application uneven | 9 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 9 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 9 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 8 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 8 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 8 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 8 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 8 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 8 |
Offside 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 front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 8 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 8 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 8 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 7 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 7 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 7 |
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 7 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 6 |
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 6 |
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 6 |
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 6 |
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 6 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 6 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 6 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 5 |
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 5 |
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 5 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 5 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 5 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 5 |
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 5 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 5 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 5 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 5 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 4 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
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| | 4 |
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2| | 4 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
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| | 4 |
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.D.1| | 4 |
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 4 |
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 4 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |