| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 45 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 21 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 18 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 9 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 9 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 8 |
| Registration plate issues | 8 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 7 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 7 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 7 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 7 |
| Emissions not tested |7.0| | 6 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 6 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 6 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 6 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
| Rear brake binding | 5 |
| Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 5 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
| Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 4 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 4 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 4 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 3 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b| | 3 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 3 |
| Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 2 |
| Front brake application uneven | 2 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
| Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 2 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 2 |
| Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 2 |
| Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
| Rear Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4| | 1 |
| Offside Front Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j| | 1 |
| Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Lower Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Centre Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
| Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 1 |
| Centre Rear Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.D.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
| Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 1 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 1 |
| Leaf spring eye defective |shackle| |2.4.B.1b| | 1 |
| Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
| Rear Leaf spring eye defective |shackle| |2.4.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e| | 1 |
| An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
| Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e| | 1 |
| Nearside Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |