Most common failures | No# failures |
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Registration plate lamp issues | 87 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 81 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 62 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 53 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 50 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 45 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 42 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 34 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 25 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 25 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 24 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 23 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 21 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 20 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 19 |
Registration plate issues | 19 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 17 |
Rear brake application uneven | 16 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 15 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 15 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 15 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 15 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 14 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 14 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 12 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 12 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 11 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 11 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 11 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 10 |
Rear brake binding | 10 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 10 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 10 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 10 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 9 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 9 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 9 |
Front brake application uneven | 9 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 8 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 8 |
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 8 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 8 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 8 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 8 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 8 |
Windscreen washer not working | 8 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 8 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 7 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 7 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 7 |
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 7 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 7 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 7 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 6 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 6 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 6 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 6 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 6 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 5 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 5 |
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 5 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 5 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 5 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 5 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 5 |
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 5 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 5 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
Nearside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 4 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 4 |
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 4 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 4 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 4 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
Windscreen has damage | 3 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 3 |
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 3 |
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 3 |
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 3 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 3 |
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 3 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 3 |
Offside Front Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 2 |
Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 2 |
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 2 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 2 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 2 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 2 |
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
Offside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 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 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 2 |
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Nearside Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
Offside Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 2 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a|| | 2 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SPRING MOUNT |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 2 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 2 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 2 |
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 2 |
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 2 |