Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 13 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 12 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 12 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 9 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 9 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 8 |
Rear brake binding | 8 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 6 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 5 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 4 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 4 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 4 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 3 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 3 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 3 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 2 |
Front brake application uneven | 2 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c| | 2 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 2 |
Registration plate issues | 2 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 2 |
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 2 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing |2.5.B.3a| | 1 |
Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing |2.5.B.3a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Driver`s door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed |6.2.B.2| | 1 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 1 |
Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a| | 1 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 1 |
Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 1 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Offside Front Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 1 |
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 1 |
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5| | 1 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 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 Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Steering rack cracked and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 1 |
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 1 |
Horn emits two or more alternating tones |1.6.2d| | 1 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 1 |
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing |3.5.1j| | 1 |
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Direction indicator not working all nearside (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose |3.5.1j| | 1 |
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 1 |
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play |2.1.5| | 1 |
Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective |7.2.4c| | 1 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 1 |
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Steering column universal joint insecure |2.1.5| | 1 |
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 1 |
Rear brake application uneven | 1 |
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2| | 1 |
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 1 |
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6| | 1 |
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 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 |
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 1 |
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 1 |
Steering column retaining device insecure |2.1.6| | 1 |
Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3| | 1 |
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e| | 1 |
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 1 |
Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing |2.4.G.3b| | 1 |
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 1 |
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Rear Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 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 Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2| | 1 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective |anchor| |2.4.B.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective |anchor| |2.4.B.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c| | 1 |
Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |