Most common failures | No# failures |
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Brake pipe excessively corroded | 141 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 105 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 91 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 85 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 59 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 43 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 36 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 34 |
Registration plate issues | 33 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 32 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 30 |
Rear brake binding | 30 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 25 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 21 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 19 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 19 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 19 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 19 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 18 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 18 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 18 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 18 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 17 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 17 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 16 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 16 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 15 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 15 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 15 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 15 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 15 |
Front brake application uneven | 14 |
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 14 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 14 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 13 |
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 13 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 13 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 12 |
Windscreen has damage | 12 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 12 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 11 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 11 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 11 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 10 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 10 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 10 |
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 10 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 10 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 10 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 10 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 10 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 10 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 9 |
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
Brake hose damaged | 9 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 9 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 9 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 8 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 8 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 8 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 8 |
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 7 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 7 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 7 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
Rear brake application uneven | 7 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 7 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 6 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 6 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 6 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 6 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 6 |
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 6 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 5 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 5 |
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 5 |
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 5 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 5 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 5 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 4 |
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 4 |
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 4 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 4 |
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 4 |
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 4 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 4 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 4 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 4 |
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 3 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 3 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 3 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 3 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 3 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 3 |
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 3 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 3 |
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 3 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 3 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 3 |
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 3 |
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b| | 3 |
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 3 |
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c| | 3 |
Windscreen washer not working | 3 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a| | 3 |
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 2 |
Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a| | 2 |
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 2 |
Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
Offside Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 2 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left |1.6.B4| | 2 |
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 2 |
Offside Front front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 2 |
Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view |8.3.1c| | 2 |
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
Offside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d| | 2 |
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 2 |
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Nearside Front Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 2 |
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 2 |
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a seal |2.3.3b| | 2 |
Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Offside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Nearside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 2 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left |1.6.B4| | 2 |
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b| | 2 |
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2| | 2 |
An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2f| | 2 |