Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 22 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 15 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 10 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 9 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 9 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 8 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 8 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 7 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 6 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
Registration plate issues | 5 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 4 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 4 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 4 |
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Front brake application uneven | 3 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 3 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 3 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 3 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 3 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 3 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 3 |
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 3 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 3 |
Windscreen has damage | 3 |
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 3 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 2 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Rear brake binding | 2 |
Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a| | 2 |
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Rear brake application uneven | 2 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Brake hose damaged | 2 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 2 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 1 |
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard |3.6.E.2| | 1 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Position lamp switch insecure |1.1.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d| | 1 |
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| obscured more than 50% |1.1.A.3c| | 1 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| obscured more than 50% |1.1.A.3c| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c| | 1 |
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front drive shaft damaged |2.5.C.2a| | 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 Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 1 |
Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.1.6d| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn |2.5.C.1c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured |5.2.6| | 1 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 1 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 1 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b| | 1 |
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear 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 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 1 |
Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i| | 1 |
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c| | 1 |
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c| | 1 |
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position |adjustable type| |2.1.2a| | 1 |
Front Service brake juddering severely |3.7.C.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 |
Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6| | 1 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling fouling any other part of the vehicle |2.5.C.1e| | 1 |
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 1 |
Rear Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
Offside Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up |2.5.C.1d| | 1 |
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |