| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 40 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 29 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 21 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 12 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 11 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 9 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 9 |
| Rear brake binding | 8 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 7 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 7 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 6 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 6 |
| Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 5 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 5 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 4 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 3 |
| Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Registration plate issues | 2 |
| Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 2 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 2 |
| Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2| | 2 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 2 |
| Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 2 |
| Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking |2.4.D.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking |2.4.D.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking |2.4.D.2| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Front brake disc cracked |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play |2.1.5| | 1 |
| Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear |3.5.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c| | 1 |
| Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 1 |
| Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b| | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking over flow from carbs |7.2.3| | 1 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Lower Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint excessively worn and seriously weakened |3.5.1e| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake clevis joint excessively worn and seriously weakened |3.5.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Braking system leaking Front to rear |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 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 |
| Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 1 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 1 |
| Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3| | 1 |
| Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Rear Torque/reaction arm severely distorted |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Rear Torque/reaction arm cracked |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 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 Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2| | 1 |
| Front brake application uneven | 1 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking at fuel pump and carb over flow pipe |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leaking from over flow pipe |8.4.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Front brake disc cracked |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing |5.3.4 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking pipe into/out of valve |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested system leaking |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
| Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking |2.4.D.2| | 1 |
| Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested due to leak and brake hose |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| fouling other parts of the vehicle |2.3.2| | 1 |
| Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush |2.5.B.2b| | 1 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Central Braking system leaking Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated |3.3.E.5b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c| | 1 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking Carburetors |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Fluid suspension pipe leaking |2.4.D.2| | 1 |