Most common failures | No# failures |
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Brake pipe excessively corroded | 17 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 14 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 10 |
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 9 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 9 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 8 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 8 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 7 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 6 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 5 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 5 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 5 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 4 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 3 |
Rear brake binding | 3 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 3 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
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| | 1 |
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
Nearside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 1 |
Offside Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f| | 1 |
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective |shackle| |2.4.B.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective |shackle| |2.4.B.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
Front brake application uneven | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 1 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 1 |
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 1 |
Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
Front Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b| | 1 |
Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b| | 1 |
Offside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2| | 1 |
Registration plate issues | 1 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e| | 1 |
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake lining|s| insecure |3.5.1g| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Offside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b| | 1 |