Most common failures | No# failures |
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Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 117 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 63 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 56 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 51 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 45 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 43 |
Rear brake binding | 36 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 33 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 20 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 19 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 17 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 17 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 17 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 16 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 16 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 15 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 14 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 14 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
Registration plate issues | 12 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 12 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 11 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 11 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 11 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 10 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 10 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 9 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Rear brake application uneven | 8 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 8 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 8 |
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 8 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 7 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 7 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
Front brake application uneven | 6 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 6 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 6 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 5 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 5 |
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 5 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 5 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 5 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 5 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 4 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 4 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 4 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 4 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 4 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Brake hose damaged | 4 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 4 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 4 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b| | 3 |
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 3 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 3 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 3 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 3 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 3 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 3 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 3 |
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 3 |
Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e| | 3 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f| | 2 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 2 |
Front Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d| | 2 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 2 |
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 2 |
Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a seal |2.3.3b| | 2 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |
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| | 2 |
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 2 |
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure |2.4.G.3a| | 2 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c| | 2 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Steering wheel weakened by cracks |2.1.1| | 2 |
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 2 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Nearside Rear brake disc locking device missing |3.5.1l| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
Windscreen has damage | 2 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 2 |
Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 2 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 2 |
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 2 |
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |