| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 142 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 79 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 58 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 49 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 42 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 40 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 35 |
| Rear brake binding | 28 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 23 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 18 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 16 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 16 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 14 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 13 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 12 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 11 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 10 |
| Registration plate issues | 10 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 10 |
| Front brake application uneven | 9 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 8 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 8 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 7 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 7 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 7 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 5 |
| Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2| | 5 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
| Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 5 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 5 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 5 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking |2.4.D.2| | 4 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
| Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 4 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 4 |
| Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 3 |
| Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 3 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 3 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 3 |
| Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 3 |
| Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a| | 3 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1| | 3 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 3 |
| Brake warning device not working correctly |3.3.D.3a| | 2 |
| Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 2 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 2 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 2 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 2 |
| Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear |3.5.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
| Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking |2.4.D.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |
| Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated |3.3.D.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.D.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.D.3| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 2 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 2 |
| Brake hose damaged | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |