Most common failures | No# failures |
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Brake pipe excessively corroded | 197 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 80 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 78 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 72 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 70 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 68 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 67 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 58 |
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 51 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 48 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 35 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 32 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 30 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 29 |
Registration plate issues | 26 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 25 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 25 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 24 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 22 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 20 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 20 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 19 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 18 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 18 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 17 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 16 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 16 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 15 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 15 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 14 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 14 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 14 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 13 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 13 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 12 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 12 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 12 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 11 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 11 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
Rear brake binding | 10 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 9 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 9 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 8 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 8 |
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 8 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 8 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 8 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 7 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 7 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 7 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 6 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 6 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 6 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 6 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 5 |
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 5 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 5 |
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 5 |
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Windscreen has damage | 4 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 4 |
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 4 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 4 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 4 |
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 4 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 4 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 4 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 4 |
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 4 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1| | 4 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
An item not tested |Manual| | 3 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 3 |
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 3 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 3 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 3 |
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 3 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 3 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
Front brake application uneven | 2 |
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii|| | 2 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 2 |
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 2 |
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Rear brake application uneven | 2 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 2 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a| | 2 |
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1| | 2 |
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 2 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b| | 2 |
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 2 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.D.1| | 2 |
Windscreen washer not working | 2 |
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 2 |
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) | 2 |