Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 31 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 22 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 17 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 17 |
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 16 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 13 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 12 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 12 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 9 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 9 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 9 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 8 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 7 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 7 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 7 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 7 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 7 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 6 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 5 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Front brake application uneven | 4 |
Windscreen has damage | 4 |
Registration plate issues | 4 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 4 |
Rear brake binding | 4 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 4 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 4 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 3 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 3 |
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 3 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 2 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 2 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 2 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 2 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 2 |
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) | 2 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 2 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 1 |
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 1 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp lens missing |4.1.1 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c|| | 1 |
Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Exhaust fumes entering cabin |6.1.2 |b| |i|| | 1 |
Stop lamp not working both |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 1 |
Front front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 1 |
Centre Front Position lamp switch insecure |1.1.A.1| | 1 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position |1.1.A.1| | 1 |
Position lamp switch insecure |1.1.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside Front 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 Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear 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 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4| | 1 |
Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Windscreen wiper control missing |8.2.1a| | 1 |
Nearside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b| | 1 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 1 |
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c| | 1 |
Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear |8.1.2b| | 1 |
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 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 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Trailer electrical socket insecure |1.9.3a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 1 |
Outer Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 1 |
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control |2.1.1| | 1 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides outer sills holed |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre outer sill holed |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Front Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b| | 1 |
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp missing |1.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 1 |
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 1 |
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill |6.2.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Brake servo leaking |3.6.C.1c| | 1 |
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1| | 1 |
Horn control insecure |1.6.1| | 1 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e| | 1 |
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e| | 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 brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Rear brake application uneven | 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 Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Brake pipe excessively chafed |3.6.B.2c| | 1 |
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both sides |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |