Most common failures | No# failures |
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Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 139 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 136 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 87 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 75 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 70 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 57 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 48 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 40 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 40 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 37 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 32 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 32 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 32 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 31 |
Rear brake binding | 29 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 27 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 27 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 27 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 25 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 24 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 20 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 19 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 19 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 19 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 18 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 18 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 18 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 17 |
Rear brake application uneven | 16 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 15 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 14 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 14 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 14 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 14 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 13 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 12 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
Front brake application uneven | 12 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 12 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 11 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 11 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 10 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 10 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 9 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 9 |
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 9 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 8 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 8 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
Registration plate issues | 8 |
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1| | 7 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 7 |
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 7 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 7 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 7 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 6 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 6 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 6 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 6 |
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1| | 6 |
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 5 |
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2| | 5 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 5 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 5 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 5 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 5 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 5 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 5 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 5 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 5 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 5 |
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 4 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 4 |
front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 4 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 4 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 4 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 4 |
Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 4 |
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 4 |
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 4 |
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 4 |
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 4 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2| | 4 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 4 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 4 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 3 |
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 3 |
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 3 |
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 3 |
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 3 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 3 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 3 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 3 |
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 3 |
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 3 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 3 |
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 3 |
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 3 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2| | 3 |
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 3 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 3 |
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |