Most common failures | No# failures |
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Brake pipe excessively corroded | 328 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 237 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 236 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 231 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 116 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 95 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 91 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 78 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 77 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 73 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 69 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 67 |
Registration plate issues | 62 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 58 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 55 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 52 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 37 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 35 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 34 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 32 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 31 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 25 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 24 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 24 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 24 |
Rear brake binding | 23 |
Windscreen has damage | 22 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 22 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 21 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 21 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 21 |
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 20 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 20 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 19 |
Front brake application uneven | 18 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 17 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 17 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 17 |
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 17 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 16 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 14 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 14 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 13 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 13 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 13 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 13 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 13 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 12 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 12 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 12 |
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 12 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 11 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 11 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 10 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 10 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 10 |
Rear brake application uneven | 10 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 10 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 9 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b| | 9 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 9 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 9 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 9 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b| | 9 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 8 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 8 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 8 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 8 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 8 |
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 7 |
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 7 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 7 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 7 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 7 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 7 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 7 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 7 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 6 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 6 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 6 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 6 |
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 6 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 6 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 6 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 6 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 6 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 5 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 5 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 5 |
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2| | 5 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 5 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 5 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 4 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 4 |
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 4 |
Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a| | 4 |
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 4 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 4 |
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b| | 4 |
Offside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 4 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 4 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 4 |
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 4 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 4 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 4 |
An item not tested |Manual| | 4 |
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 4 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 4 |
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 4 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 4 |
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a| | 4 |
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 4 |
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 4 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |