Most common failures | No# failures |
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Brake pipe excessively corroded | 34 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 13 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 11 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 10 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 8 |
Rear brake binding | 8 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 6 |
Registration plate issues | 6 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 5 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 5 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 3 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 3 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c| | 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 Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2| | 2 |
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 2 |
Windscreen has damage | 2 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 2 |
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 2 |
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b| | 2 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Front Subframe 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 |
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake insecure caliper (1.1.21 (c)) | 1 |
Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn both front lower track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 1 |
Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 1 |
Offside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2| | 1 |
Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Lower Front suspension retaining device missing |2.5.A.4| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 1 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of inner sill corrosion into hole (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 1 |
Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a seal |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |7.1.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Hazard warning switch inoperative switch missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
Rear Sub-frame insecurely attached Both mountings not seating properly (5.3.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i)) | 1 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 1 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 1 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.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 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6| | 1 |
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seat |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seat |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 1 |
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Front brake application uneven | 1 |
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2| | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3| | 1 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 1 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Horn control insecure |1.6.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Centre Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 1 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged |4.2.A.1a| | 1 |