Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 36 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 22 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 22 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 16 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 11 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 11 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 10 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 10 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 9 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 8 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 8 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 7 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 5 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
Rear brake binding | 5 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
Registration plate issues | 5 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 4 |
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Front brake application uneven | 3 |
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 3 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 3 |
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d| | 3 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 2 |
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6| | 2 |
Steering column universal joint insecure |2.1.5| | 2 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 2 |
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 2 |
Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a| | 2 |
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3| | 2 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 2 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 2 |
Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated |3.6.C.1b| | 2 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 2 |
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 2 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 2 |
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 2 |
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 2 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Rear brake application uneven | 2 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3| | 1 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3| | 1 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Horn control missing |1.6.1| | 1 |
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e| | 1 |
Lower Steering column locking device insecure |2.1.6| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Offside Outer Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 1 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe |7.1.2| | 1 |
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced | 1 |
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside brake caliper locking device missing |3.5.1l| | 1 |
Offside brake caliper locking device missing |3.5.1l| | 1 |
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicators missing |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicators missing |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c| | 1 |
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake pipe twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 1 |
Offside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake pipe |2.2.D.2b| | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c| | 1 |
Offside Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 1 |
Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure |3.5.1l| | 1 |
Offside Brake cable locking device insecure |3.5.1l| | 1 |
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play track rod not track rod end |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp missing |1.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 1 |
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 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 |
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 1 |
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 1 |
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake lever locking device insecure |3.5.1l| | 1 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.1.4c| | 1 |
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 1 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4| | 1 |
Rear Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt |2.4.G.4c| | 1 |
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed |6.3.5.a| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) | 1 |
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 1 |
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 1 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Nearside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust clamp (8.2.1.1 (b)) | 1 |
Steering wheel weakened by fractures |2.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot |3.5.1c| | 1 |
Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot |3.5.1c| | 1 |
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe to cylinder |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed |3.6.B.2c| | 1 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Direction indicator not working front and rear |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4| | 1 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 1 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 1 |
Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 1 |
Offside Inner Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both |8.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 1 |
Windscreen washer not working | 1 |
Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Outer Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c| | 1 |
Offside Outer Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Lower Front suspension locking device missing nut. |2.5.A.4| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis. |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Trailer electrical socket |13 pin| not operating the trailer lamps as intended |1.9.4| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 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 |
Offside Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1| | 1 |
Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. |5.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. |5.1.1| | 1 |
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage |3.1.4a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |