Most common failures | No# failures |
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Brake pipe excessively corroded | 324 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 223 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 196 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 172 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 129 |
Rear brake binding | 102 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 89 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 79 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 75 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 69 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 65 |
Registration plate issues | 60 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 60 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 57 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 49 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 48 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 48 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 47 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 46 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 45 |
Rear brake application uneven | 44 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 40 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 37 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 35 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 34 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 33 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 32 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 31 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 31 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 29 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 29 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 28 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 27 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 26 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 26 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 25 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 24 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 22 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 22 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 22 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 22 |
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 21 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 21 |
Windscreen has damage | 20 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 20 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 19 |
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 18 |
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 18 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 18 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 18 |
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 18 |
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 17 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 17 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 17 |
Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2| | 17 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 17 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 17 |
Front brake application uneven | 16 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 16 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 16 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 16 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 16 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 16 |
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 15 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 15 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 14 |
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 14 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 14 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 14 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 13 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 13 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 13 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 13 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 13 |
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 13 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 13 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 13 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 13 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 13 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 12 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 12 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 12 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 12 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 12 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 12 |
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 12 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 11 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 11 |
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 11 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 11 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 11 |
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 11 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 11 |
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 11 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 11 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 10 |
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 10 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 10 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 10 |
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 10 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 10 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 10 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 10 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 10 |
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 9 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 9 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 9 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 9 |
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 9 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 9 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 8 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 8 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 8 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 8 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 8 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 8 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 8 |
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 8 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 7 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 7 |
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 7 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 7 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1| | 7 |
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 7 |
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 7 |
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 7 |
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 7 |
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4| | 7 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 7 |
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 7 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 7 |
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h| | 6 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9| | 6 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 6 |
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 6 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 6 |
An item not tested |Manual| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 6 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 6 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 6 |
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 6 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 6 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 6 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 5 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 5 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 5 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 5 |
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 5 |
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d| | 5 |
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 5 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 5 |
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 5 |
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 5 |
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 5 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 5 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 5 |
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 5 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d| | 5 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 5 |
Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9| | 5 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted |3.6.A.2a| | 5 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |