Most common failures | No# failures |
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Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 215 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 160 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 159 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 107 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 103 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 98 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 86 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 60 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 59 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 57 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 56 |
Rear brake binding | 50 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 47 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 46 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 46 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 46 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 44 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 38 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 36 |
Registration plate issues | 31 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 23 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 22 |
Windscreen has damage | 21 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 20 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 20 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 18 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 18 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 18 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 18 |
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 17 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 16 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 16 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 15 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 15 |
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 14 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 14 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 13 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 12 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 12 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 12 |
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 12 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 11 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 11 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 11 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 11 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 11 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 10 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 9 |
Rear brake application uneven | 9 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 9 |
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 9 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 9 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 8 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 8 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 8 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 8 |
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 8 |
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 8 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 8 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 7 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 7 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 7 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 7 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 7 |
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 7 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 6 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 6 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 6 |
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 6 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 6 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 6 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 5 |
Front brake application uneven | 5 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 5 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 5 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 5 |
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 5 |
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 5 |
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 5 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 5 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 5 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 5 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 4 |
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 4 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 4 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 4 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 4 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 4 |
Offside Rear Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 4 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e| | 3 |
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e| | 3 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 3 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 3 |
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 3 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 3 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 3 |
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1| | 3 |
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 3 |
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 3 |
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1| | 3 |
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 3 |
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 3 |
Windscreen washer not working | 3 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9| | 3 |
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 3 |
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |