| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Registration plate lamp issues | 27 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 20 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 17 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 14 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
| Rear brake binding | 7 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 7 |
| Registration plate issues | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 6 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 6 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 6 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 4 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 4 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Windscreen has damage | 3 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 3 |
| Offside Front Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
| Front brake application uneven | 3 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 3 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
| Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 2 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 2 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
| Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b| | 2 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up on wrong side (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up on wrong side (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure |1.2.1a| | 1 |
| Front Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
| Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated |8.4.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing corroded away (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg within 30cm of spring hanger and antiroll bar mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg within 30cm of spring hanger and antiroll bar mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member within 30cm rear spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting tow hitch support corroded away (6.1.6 (i) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting corroded away (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at rear spring forward spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength antiroll bar link mountings corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength antiroll bar link mountings corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 1 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Drivers door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Body component corroded and likely to cause injury lower drivers door, panel sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting above rear spring forward spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis weakened at forward spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holes and weakened by corrosion just in front of fuel filter housing (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Leaf spring eye defective |shackle| |2.4.B.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Leaf spring eye defective |shackle| |2.4.B.1b| | 1 |
| Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil |2.2.C.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Front 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 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
| front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
| Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4| | 1 |
| Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
| Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
| Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pivot locking device insecure |3.5.1l| | 1 |
| Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 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 |
| Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 1 |
| Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 1 |
| Offside Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment |3.5.1f| | 1 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint |2.5.A.3b| | 1 |
| Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 1 |
| Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 1 |
| Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
| Offside Front An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
| Offside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 1 |
| Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |