Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 117 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 61 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 46 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 36 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 35 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 35 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 33 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 31 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 27 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 22 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 22 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 18 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 18 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 18 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 16 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 15 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 15 |
Registration plate issues | 15 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 15 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 14 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 13 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 13 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 12 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 11 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 11 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 10 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 10 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 9 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 9 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 9 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 9 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 9 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 9 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring 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 |
Rear brake application uneven | 8 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 8 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 8 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 8 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 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 Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 8 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 8 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 8 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 8 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 8 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 7 |
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 7 |
Front brake application uneven | 7 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 7 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 7 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 6 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 6 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 6 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 6 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 6 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 6 |
Rear brake binding | 5 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 5 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 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 Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 4 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 4 |
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 4 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 4 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 4 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 4 |
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 3 |
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 3 |
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1| | 3 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1| | 3 |
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 3 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 3 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 3 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 3 |
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a| | 2 |
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 2 |
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 2 |
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |
An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 2 |
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 2 |
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h| | 2 |
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 2 |
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |
Offside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.C.1b| | 2 |
Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 2 |
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e| | 2 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 2 |
Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.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 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 2 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
Nearside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii|| | 2 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |