Most common failures | No# failures |
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Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 45 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 35 |
Rear brake binding | 20 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 16 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 15 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 11 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 9 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
Rear brake application uneven | 7 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 7 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 6 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 5 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 5 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 4 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 4 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
Windscreen washer not working | 4 |
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b| | 3 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e| | 2 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6| | 2 |
Brake hose damaged | 2 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a|| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Nearside All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a| | 1 |
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a| | 1 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 1 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a)) | 1 |
Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d)) | 1 |
Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement rear totally detached |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill under vehicle |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.6.B.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside 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 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.1.6 |i| |i|| | 1 |
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |8.2.1.2 |f|| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement handbrake rod seized at drum |3.5.1k| | 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 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
Offside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 1 |
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear passenger door hinge missing |6.2.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber missing |2.7.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 1 |
Suspension spring 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 |
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 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 |
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Tie bar/rod rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g| | 1 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed |5.2.2b| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed |5.2.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 1 |
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, 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 |
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dips off when main selected |1.7.5c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by jacking point |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 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 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed joint |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same size |1.7.6| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same size |1.7.6| | 1 |
Nearside Front Torsion bar adjustment assembly inadequately locked |2.4.E.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Torsion bar adjustment assembly inadequately locked |2.4.E.3| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Fuel system component leaking fuel leak |7.2.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a| | 1 |
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6| | 1 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Front brake application uneven | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 1 |
Fuel pipe union leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii|| | 1 |
Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a| | 1 |
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.3 |a|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated boot floor with in 30cm of spring hanger |6.2.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated inner sill corroded with in 30cm of jacking point |6.2.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.3a| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join |7.1.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch etc |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 1 |
Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective |7.2.4c| | 1 |
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |