Most common failures | No# failures |
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 143 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 114 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 101 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 63 |
Rear brake binding | 58 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 56 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 45 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 44 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 43 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 28 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 24 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 22 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 22 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 22 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 21 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 20 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 20 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 19 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 19 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 19 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 18 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 18 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 17 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 16 |
Rear brake application uneven | 16 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 15 |
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 15 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 15 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 14 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 13 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 13 |
Front brake application uneven | 13 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 12 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 12 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 12 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 12 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 11 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 11 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 11 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 11 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 11 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 10 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 10 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 10 |
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 10 |
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 9 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 9 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 9 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 9 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 9 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 9 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 8 |
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 8 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 8 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 8 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 8 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 7 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 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 Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 7 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 7 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 7 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 7 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 7 |
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 7 |
Registration plate issues | 7 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 7 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 6 |
Windscreen washer not working | 6 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 6 |
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 6 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 6 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 5 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 5 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 5 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 5 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 4 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 4 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 4 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 4 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 4 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 4 |
Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 4 |
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 4 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 4 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 4 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 4 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 4 |
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 4 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 3 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 3 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 3 |
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 3 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 3 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 3 |
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 3 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play |2.1.5| | 3 |
Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a| | 3 |
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 3 |
Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 3 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 3 |
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position |adjustable type| |2.1.2a| | 3 |
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1| | 3 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 3 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 3 |
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 3 |
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 3 |
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 3 |
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 3 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 2 |
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 2 |
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 2 |
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.D.3a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 2 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 2 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 2 |
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 2 |
Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c| | 2 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e| | 2 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a)) | 2 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) | 2 |
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 2 |
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a| | 2 |
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3| | 2 |
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced | 2 |
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 2 |
Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure |3.5.1l| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c| | 2 |
Front Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 2 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 2 |
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 2 |
Steering column universal joint insecure |2.1.5| | 2 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 2 |
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
Centre Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail |5.3.6 |a| |i|| | 2 |
Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 2 |
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 2 |