Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 118 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 116 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 114 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 96 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 47 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 41 |
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2| | 32 |
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 30 |
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 24 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 21 |
Registration plate issues | 21 |
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) | 20 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 19 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 18 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 17 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 15 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 14 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 14 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 14 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 13 |
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) | 13 |
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 13 |
Windscreen has damage | 13 |
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 12 |
Rear brake binding | 12 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 12 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 12 |
Windscreen washer not working | 12 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 11 |
Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 11 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 10 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 10 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 10 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 10 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 10 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 9 |
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 9 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 9 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 8 |
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii|| | 8 |
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 8 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 8 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 8 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 8 |
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault |7.1.6 |a|| | 7 |
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.2.2 |g|| | 7 |
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 7 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 7 |
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 7 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 7 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 6 |
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 6 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 6 |
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 5 |
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 5 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 5 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 5 |
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 5 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 5 |
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) | 4 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 4 |
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 4 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 4 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 4 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 4 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 4 |
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 4 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 4 |
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 4 |
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 4 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 4 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 4 |
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 4 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 3 |
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) | 3 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 3 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Hazard warning switch inoperative |4.4.2 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
Rear brake application uneven | 3 |
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 3 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e)) | 3 |
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 3 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c)) | 3 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 3 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 3 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 3 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 3 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 3 |
Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 3 |
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 3 |
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 3 |
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 3 |
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 3 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 3 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) | 3 |
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) | 3 |
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 3 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush |5.3.2 |c|| | 3 |
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.1.2 |h|| | 3 |
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 2 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) | 2 |
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment |1.1.6 |c|| | 2 |
Nearside 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 Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 2 |
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a|| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 2 |
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) | 2 |
Central Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e| | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke |7.4.B.3a| | 2 |
Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e| | 2 |
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2| | 2 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) | 2 |
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a|| | 2 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c|| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 2 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 2 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint |2.5.B.2a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 2 |
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1| | 2 |
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 2 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i)) | 2 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced | 2 |
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| | 2 |
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 2 |
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a|| | 2 |
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn |1.1.14 |a| |i|| | 2 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i|| | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) | 2 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 2 |
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 2 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i|| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) | 2 |
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Brake lining|s| less than 1.5 mm thick |3.5.1g| | 2 |
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 2 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 2 |
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 2 |
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 2 |
Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |