Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 31 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 23 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 21 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 15 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 14 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 14 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 13 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 12 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 11 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 11 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 10 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 10 |
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 9 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 8 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 8 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 8 |
Rear brake application uneven | 7 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 7 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 6 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 6 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 6 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 6 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 5 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 5 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
Front brake application uneven | 5 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 5 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 4 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 4 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 4 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Rear brake binding | 4 |
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 4 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 3 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 3 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
Brake hose damaged | 3 |
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Registration plate issues | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 2 |
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 2 |
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 2 |
Windscreen has damage | 2 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 1 |
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Axle beam cracked |2.5.A.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Axle beam cracked |2.5.A.5a| | 1 |
Centre Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c| | 1 |
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden |2.4.A.1b| | 1 |
Rear rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 1 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 1 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 1 |
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
Front An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 1 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9| | 1 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not in a clean condition and function impaired |1.1.4a| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Inner Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint |2.5.A.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 1 |
Nearside Front Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
Offside Front Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
Offside Rear Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Sub-frame fractured |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Sub-frame fractured |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Centre Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Outer Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e| | 1 |
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2f| | 1 |
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 1 |
Centre Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a| | 1 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load |5.2.4a| | 1 |
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Offside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation |2.5.B.1b| | 1 |
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 1 |
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.D.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 1 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Rear Lower Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Offside Outer Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1| | 1 |
Centre Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control |2.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left |1.6.B4| | 1 |
Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2| | 1 |
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Centre Rear Seat belt stitching incomplete |5.2.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake hose stretched |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Radius arm inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |