| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 29 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 10 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 9 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 7 |
| Rear brake binding | 4 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 4 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 4 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 3 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |
| Registration plate issues | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 1 |
| Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Outer Ball joint has excessive play steering arm |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Starter motor exciter wire touching chassis |4.11 |c| |ii|| | 1 |
| Position lamp not working nearside front and nearside rear sidelights not working with switch in sidelight position (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill area |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis area |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis area |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch areas |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking point and areas |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner track rod end |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested all brakes seized |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 1 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 1 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 1 |
| Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6| | 1 |
| Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing under bonnet |3.6.C.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing under wheel arch |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 1 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e| | 1 |
| Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 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 no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 1 |
| Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a)) | 1 |
| Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| 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| | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| 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| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure |3.5.1l| | 1 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam always on |1.7.5c| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam always on |1.7.5c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg close to rear leaf spring shackle |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S of rear cross member close to rear leaf spring shackle |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Power steering component|s| leaking Pump, box, pipes and hoses all dripping with power steering fluid |2.3.3b| | 1 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
| Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps |4.1.3 |b|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j| | 1 |