| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 113 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 99 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 73 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 71 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 71 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 67 |
| Registration plate issues | 23 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 22 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 22 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 21 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 19 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 19 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 18 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 18 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 17 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 17 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 16 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 16 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 15 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 15 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 13 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 13 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 13 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 13 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 13 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 13 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 13 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 12 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 12 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 12 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 12 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 12 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 11 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 11 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 11 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 11 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 11 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 11 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 11 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
| Rear brake binding | 10 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 10 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 9 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 9 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 9 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
| Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 8 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 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 wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 7 |
| Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 7 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 6 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c| | 6 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 6 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 6 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 6 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 6 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 5 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 5 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 5 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 5 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 5 |
| Brake hose damaged | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
| Front brake application uneven | 4 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
| Rear Brake cable insecure | 4 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 4 |
| Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2| | 4 |
| Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 4 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 3 |
| Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 2 |
| Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| obviously incorrectly positioned |1.1.A.3a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 2 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective |6.1.3 |b| |i|| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b| | 2 |
| Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 2 |
| Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 2 |
| Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 2 |
| Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
| Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 2 |
| Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 2 |
| Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle |2.5.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 2 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.D.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
| Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure |2.2.B.1a| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 2 |
| Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 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 |
| Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
| Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 2 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.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 Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3| | 2 |