Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 20 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 16 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 13 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 7 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 6 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 5 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 5 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 3 |
Rear brake binding | 3 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 3 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 2 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 2 |
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 2 |
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 2 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 2 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Offside Inner Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned |1.3.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Windscreen has damage | 1 |
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |1.3.2e| | 1 |
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators missing |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.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 Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 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 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 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 |
Rear brake application uneven | 1 |
Centre Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 1 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 1 |
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured |3.1.9| | 1 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 1 |
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i| | 1 |
Offside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail |2.4.D.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail |2.4.D.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced |2.4.F.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced |2.4.F.2| | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
Front Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
Rear Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 1 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 1 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 1 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4b| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 1 |
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 1 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken |3.1.5| | 1 |
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |