Most common failures | No# failures |
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Brake pipe excessively corroded | 1494 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 983 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 725 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 702 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 615 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 555 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 418 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 394 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 362 |
Registration plate issues | 286 |
Rear brake binding | 279 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 248 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 217 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 207 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 206 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 194 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 187 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 186 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 181 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 175 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 168 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 168 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 138 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 136 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 124 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 117 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 112 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 111 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 105 |
Front brake application uneven | 102 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 101 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 101 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 97 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 91 |
Rear brake application uneven | 90 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 89 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 89 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 88 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 82 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 82 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 82 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 81 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 81 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 77 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 76 |
Windscreen has damage | 75 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 73 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 72 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 69 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 68 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 68 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 66 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 66 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 65 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 65 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 63 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 60 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 60 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 60 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 59 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 58 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 56 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 56 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 54 |
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 53 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 53 |
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1| | 52 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 52 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 50 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 48 |
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 47 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 47 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 47 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 46 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 46 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 46 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 45 |
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 44 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 44 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 44 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 42 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 41 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 41 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 40 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 40 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 39 |
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 39 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 38 |
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4| | 38 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 37 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 37 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 37 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 37 |
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 36 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 36 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 36 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 35 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 35 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 34 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 34 |
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 33 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 33 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 33 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 31 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 31 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 31 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 31 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 31 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 31 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 30 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 30 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 30 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 30 |
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 30 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 30 |
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 29 |
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 29 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 28 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 28 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 27 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 27 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 27 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 26 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 26 |
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 26 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 25 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 25 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 25 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 24 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 24 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 23 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 23 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 23 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 23 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a| | 23 |
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 23 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 22 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 22 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 22 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 22 |
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 22 |
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 22 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 22 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 21 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 21 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 21 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 21 |
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 20 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 20 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 20 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 20 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 20 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 20 |
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 20 |
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 20 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 19 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 19 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 19 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 18 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 18 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 18 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 18 |
An item not tested |Manual| | 18 |
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 18 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 18 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 17 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 17 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 17 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 17 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 17 |
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 17 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 17 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 17 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 17 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 17 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 17 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 17 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 16 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 16 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4| | 16 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4| | 16 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 16 |
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 16 |
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 16 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 16 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 16 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 16 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 16 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 15 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 15 |
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3| | 15 |
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 15 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 15 |
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 15 |
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 15 |
Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 15 |
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 15 |
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 15 |
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 15 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 15 |
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 14 |
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 14 |
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 14 |
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 14 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 14 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 14 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 14 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 14 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 14 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 14 |
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 14 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 14 |
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 14 |
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 14 |
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 14 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h| | 14 |