Most common failures | No# failures |
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Registration plate lamp issues | 159 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 120 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 94 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 74 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 61 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 41 |
Registration plate issues | 41 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 40 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 38 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 37 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 34 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 33 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 31 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 31 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 30 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 29 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 28 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 25 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 23 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 22 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 21 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 21 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 20 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 20 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 20 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 18 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 16 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 16 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 15 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 14 |
Rear brake application uneven | 14 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 14 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 13 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 13 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 12 |
Windscreen has damage | 12 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
Rear brake binding | 10 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 10 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 10 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 9 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 9 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 9 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 9 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 8 |
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 8 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 8 |
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 8 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 8 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 7 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 7 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 7 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 6 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 6 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 6 |
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 6 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 4 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 4 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
Front brake application uneven | 3 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 3 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 3 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 3 |
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 3 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 3 |
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 3 |
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 3 |
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 3 |
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 3 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b| | 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 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 2 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 2 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 2 |
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage |3.1.4a| | 2 |
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 2 |
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 2 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 2 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left |1.6.B4| | 2 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c| | 2 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
Offside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 2 |
Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
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| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 2 |