Most common failures | No# failures |
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 3428 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 3426 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 2483 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 1714 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 1635 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 1222 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1212 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 1199 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1095 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 1036 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1027 |
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 980 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 978 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 948 |
Registration plate issues | 904 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 731 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 672 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 657 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 632 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 610 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 590 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 572 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 552 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 542 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 534 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 504 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 462 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 455 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 437 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 417 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 407 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 407 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 394 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 393 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 378 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 371 |
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 369 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 369 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 369 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 350 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 348 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 346 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 328 |
Rear brake binding | 327 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 327 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 317 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 316 |
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 315 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 314 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 313 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 302 |
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 290 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 280 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 275 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 271 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 269 |
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 265 |
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 263 |
Rear brake application uneven | 255 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 254 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 249 |
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 242 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 241 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 241 |
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 240 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 237 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 236 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 236 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 234 |
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 226 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 223 |
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 222 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 220 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 219 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 219 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 212 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 208 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 208 |
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 204 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 204 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 198 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 198 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 197 |
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 187 |
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 181 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 172 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 171 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 158 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 155 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 153 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 152 |
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 151 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 150 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 147 |
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 147 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 143 |
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 143 |
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 139 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 138 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 136 |
Windscreen washer not working | 134 |
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 133 |
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 133 |
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 133 |
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 131 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 130 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 127 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 126 |
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a| | 125 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 118 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 117 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 115 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 115 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 113 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 111 |
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 111 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 110 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 110 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 109 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 107 |
Front brake application uneven | 106 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 105 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 105 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 103 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 102 |
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d| | 102 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 101 |
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 101 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 101 |
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 99 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 96 |
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 95 |
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 95 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 94 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 94 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 92 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 89 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 89 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 88 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 88 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 87 |
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a| | 87 |
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 87 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 87 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 86 |
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 86 |
Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 84 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 84 |
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 83 |
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 82 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 82 |
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 82 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 80 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 80 |
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1| | 79 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 79 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 78 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 78 |
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 76 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 75 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 75 |
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 75 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 74 |
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 74 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 74 |
Windscreen has damage | 74 |
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 74 |
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 73 |
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2| | 73 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 73 |
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 73 |
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 72 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 71 |
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 71 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 71 |
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 70 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 70 |
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 69 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 69 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 69 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 68 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 68 |
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 67 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 67 |
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 67 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 66 |
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 66 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 66 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 66 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 66 |
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 65 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 65 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 64 |
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 63 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 62 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 62 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 62 |
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 61 |
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 61 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 61 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 60 |
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 60 |
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 60 |
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 59 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 59 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 59 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 59 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 59 |
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 58 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 58 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 58 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 57 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 57 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 57 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 56 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 56 |
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 56 |
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 55 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 55 |
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 55 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 54 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 54 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 54 |
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c| | 54 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 53 |
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 53 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 53 |
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 53 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 53 |
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 52 |
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 52 |
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 52 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 52 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 52 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 51 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 51 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 51 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 51 |
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 50 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 50 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 50 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 50 |
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 50 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 50 |
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 50 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 50 |
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 50 |
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 50 |
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 50 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 50 |
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 49 |
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 49 |
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1| | 48 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 48 |
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 48 |
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2| | 48 |
Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3| | 48 |