Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 120 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 105 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 97 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 72 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 71 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 64 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 52 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 51 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 37 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 36 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 34 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 33 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 31 |
Rear brake binding | 30 |
Registration plate issues | 27 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 26 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 25 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 25 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 24 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 24 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 23 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 23 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 23 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 22 |
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 22 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 21 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 21 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 20 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 19 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 18 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 17 |
Rear brake application uneven | 17 |
Windscreen has damage | 16 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 16 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 15 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 15 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 15 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 15 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 14 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 13 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 13 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 12 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 12 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 11 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 11 |
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 11 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 11 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 11 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 10 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 10 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 10 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 10 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 10 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 9 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 9 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 9 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 9 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 9 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 8 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 8 |
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 8 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 7 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 7 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 6 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
Brake hose damaged | 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 Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 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 Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 5 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 5 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 5 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 5 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 5 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 5 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 5 |
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 5 |
Windscreen washer not working | 5 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 5 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 4 |
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Front brake application uneven | 4 |
An item not tested |Manual| | 4 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 4 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 4 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 4 |
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 4 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 4 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 4 |
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 4 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 4 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 3 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 3 |
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1| | 3 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 3 |
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 3 |
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 3 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 3 |
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 3 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 3 |
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 3 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 3 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 3 |
Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 3 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Offside Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 3 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 3 |
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 3 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 2 |
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound |1.6.2e| | 2 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 2 |
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 2 |
Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 2 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 2 |
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c| | 2 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage |2.7.4| | 2 |
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 2 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 2 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 2 |
Rear Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1| | 2 |
Offside Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 2 |
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 2 |
Offside Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 2 |
Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 2 |
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 Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1| | 2 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii|| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling |2.4.B.1c| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling |2.4.B.1c| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 2 |
Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired |2.4.B.1c| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced |2.4.B.1d| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 2 |
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 2 |
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 2 |
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 2 |
Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 2 |
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 2 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5| | 2 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 2 |
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4| | 2 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4| | 2 |
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 2 |
Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 2 |
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) | 2 |
Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e| | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1| | 2 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 2 |