Most common failures | No# failures |
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Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 45 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 33 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 23 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 15 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 13 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 13 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 12 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 11 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 9 |
Rear brake binding | 9 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 8 |
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 8 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 7 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
Registration plate issues | 6 |
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 6 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
Rear brake application uneven | 5 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 5 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 5 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 4 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 3 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 3 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Windscreen has damage | 3 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 2 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 2 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |6.4.B.2a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.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 |
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 2 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 2 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 2 |
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 2 |
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 2 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 2 |
Front brake application uneven | 2 |
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 1 |
Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d)) | 1 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Emissions not tested water hose leeking may cause damage to engin |7.3.A.1| | 1 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 1 |
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 1 |
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose |3.5.1j| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 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 |
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3| | 1 |
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3| | 1 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 1 |
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 1 |
Fuel hose leaking entry to tank |7.2.3| | 1 |
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken |7.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis to front panel |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch holed and corroded in multiple places |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 1 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 1 |
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view |6.6.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure chassis cross member corroded |6.1.2| | 1 |
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.3.2a| | 1 |
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.1.B.6b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.1.B.6b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.1.B.6b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1| | 1 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated 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 Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 1 |
Centre Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
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| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.2| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system |6.3.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an lower ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint outer gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 1 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Front Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 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 |
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
passenger door catch insecure |6.2.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Side repeater missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.1.B.7| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 1 |
Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 1 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound |1.6.2e| | 1 |
passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 1 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 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 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 1 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 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 |
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Inner Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed |5.2.2b| | 1 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 1 |
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 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 |
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements |3.8.A.9/10| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security |6.5.9| | 1 |
Offside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users |6.5.10| | 1 |
Offside Rear Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security |6.5.9| | 1 |
Steering rack deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.5.4a| | 1 |
Offside Front Wheel nut loose |4.2.1g| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels |3.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |1.3.2e| | 1 |
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c| | 1 |
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a| | 1 |
An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 1 |
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 1 |
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 1 |
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.1.B.6b| | 1 |