Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 44 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 41 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 29 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 28 |
Rear brake binding | 18 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 17 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 16 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 14 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 12 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 12 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 12 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 11 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
Registration plate issues | 9 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 9 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 6 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 5 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 4 |
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 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 hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 3 |
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2| | 3 |
Power steering pump drive system missing |2.3.6| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 2 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
Offside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 2 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 2 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2| | 2 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 2 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 2 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 2 |
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
Windscreen washer not working | 1 |
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 1 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill leg (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill leg (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint |2.5.B.2a| | 1 |
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 1 |
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Rear brake application uneven | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect poss bulb fitting |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
Front brake application uneven | 1 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Nearside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Brake hose stretched |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 1 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 1 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing cable clip |3.5.1l| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2| | 1 |
Offside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear coil spring inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a| | 1 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Windscreen has damage | 1 |
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 1 |
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 1 |
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 1 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Outer 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 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Inner Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Offside Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 1 |
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position |adjustable type| |2.1.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play |2.1.5| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 1 |
Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Parking brake lever releases when knocked |3.1.6a| | 1 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment |3.5.1f| | 1 |
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Horn control missing |1.6.1| | 1 |
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |