| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 167 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 137 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 103 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 100 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 65 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 34 |
| Registration plate issues | 31 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 31 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 30 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 29 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 28 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 28 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 28 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 28 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 24 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 24 |
| Rear brake binding | 23 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 20 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 19 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 19 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 19 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 18 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 18 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 18 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 17 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 17 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 17 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 17 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 16 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 16 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 15 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 15 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 15 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 14 |
| Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 14 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 14 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 13 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 13 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 12 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 12 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 12 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 12 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 11 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 11 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 11 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
| Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 10 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 10 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
| Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 10 |
| Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 10 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 10 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 10 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 9 |
| Windscreen has damage | 9 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 9 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 9 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 8 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 8 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 8 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 8 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 8 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 7 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 7 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 7 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 7 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 7 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 7 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 7 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
| Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 6 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 6 |
| Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 6 |
| Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
| Front brake application uneven | 6 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 6 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 6 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 6 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 6 |
| Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 5 |
| Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 5 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c| | 5 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
| Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
| Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 5 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 5 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 5 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
| Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 5 |
| Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 5 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 5 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 4 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
| Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 4 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
| Horn emits two or more alternating tones |1.6.2d| | 4 |
| Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 4 |
| Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 4 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 4 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 4 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 3 |
| All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 3 |
| Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e| | 3 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 3 |
| Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 3 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 3 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 3 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.D.1| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 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 Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
| rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b| | 3 |