Most common failures | No# failures |
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Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 274 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 149 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 115 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 95 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 82 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 79 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 74 |
Rear brake binding | 68 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 47 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 46 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 41 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 38 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 28 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 26 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 26 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 25 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 25 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 25 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 24 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 23 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 23 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 23 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 23 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 23 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 22 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 21 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 20 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 20 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 19 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 19 |
Registration plate issues | 17 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 15 |
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 15 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 14 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 13 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 13 |
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 11 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 11 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 11 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 11 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1| | 10 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 10 |
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 10 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 9 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 9 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 9 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 8 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 8 |
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 8 |
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 8 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 8 |
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 8 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 8 |
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 8 |
Brake hose damaged | 8 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 8 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 7 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 7 |
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 7 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 7 |
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |1.7.4b| | 7 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 7 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 7 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 7 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 7 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 6 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 6 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 6 |
Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 6 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
Front brake application uneven | 6 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 6 |
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 6 |
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 6 |
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 6 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2| | 6 |
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 6 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2| | 5 |
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 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 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 5 |
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1| | 5 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 5 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 5 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 5 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
Rear brake application uneven | 5 |
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 5 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 5 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 4 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 4 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 4 |
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 4 |
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a| | 4 |
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 4 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking |2.4.D.2| | 4 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 4 |
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| fouling other parts of the vehicle |2.3.2| | 4 |
Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated |3.3.D.3b| | 4 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Windscreen washer not working | 4 |
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 4 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 4 |
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 4 |
front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 4 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 3 |
Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 3 |
Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 3 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 3 |
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 3 |
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking |2.4.D.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
Brake warning device not working correctly |3.3.D.3a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 3 |
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 3 |
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 3 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |