Most common failures | No# failures |
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Registration plate lamp issues | 41 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 22 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 21 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 16 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 16 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 14 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 13 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 12 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 11 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 10 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 9 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 8 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 7 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 7 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 7 |
Windscreen has damage | 6 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 6 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 6 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 6 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
Registration plate issues | 5 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 5 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 5 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 5 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c| | 4 |
Rear brake application uneven | 4 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 4 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 4 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 4 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 4 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 3 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2| | 3 |
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
Rear brake binding | 3 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 3 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Brake hose damaged | 2 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Offside Inner 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 Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 2 |
Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 2 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 2 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 2 |
Front brake application uneven | 2 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 2 |
Nearside brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Offside brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 1 |
Upper Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 1 |
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded off side centre floor |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing |2.5.A.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.2.4c| | 1 |
Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 1 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.2| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 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 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2| | 1 |
Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 1 |
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a| | 1 |
Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |7.1.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Windscreen washer not working | 1 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member o/s and n/s mounts and floor pan o/s and n/s (6.1.6 (i) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system From load valve to brake hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn And boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position |1.1.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a| | 1 |
Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Front front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Offside Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c| | 1 |
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 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 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 1 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 1 |
Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 1 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 1 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |