Most common failures | No# failures |
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Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 29 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 20 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 18 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 18 |
Rear brake binding | 15 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 13 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 11 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 10 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
Rear brake application uneven | 9 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 8 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 8 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 7 |
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 6 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 6 |
Registration plate issues | 6 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 6 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 6 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 5 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 5 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Windscreen has damage | 4 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 4 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 4 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 4 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 3 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 3 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 3 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 3 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 3 |
Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 3 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 3 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 3 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Front brake application uneven | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 2 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Brake hose damaged | 2 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened |3.6.A.2b| | 1 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 1 |
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 1 |
Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 1 |
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1| | 1 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 1 |
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 1 |
Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4| | 1 |
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door jar (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) | 1 |
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c| | 1 |
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted |6.1.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door jar |7.1.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively corroded and likely to crack brake compensator (1.1.16 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/seat |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 1 |
Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 1 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill at front and rear |5.3.6 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe holed |7.1.2| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 1 |
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Steering column universal joint excessively corroded and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 1 |
Offside Front Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
Nearside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. |5.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Centre Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 1 |
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1| | 1 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b| | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake back plate|s| securing device missing |3.5.1j| | 1 |
Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c| | 1 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 1 |
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Offside Lower Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 1 |
Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 1 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
Windscreen washer not working | 1 |
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At passenger door at floor (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corner (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corner (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Behind wheel (6.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Floor where steering column is secured (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing |2.4.G.3b| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing |2.4.G.3b| | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 1 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |