Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 2047 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 1899 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 1815 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 1694 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 1299 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 778 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 701 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 614 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 587 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 555 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 518 |
Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 505 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 479 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 472 |
Rear brake application uneven | 469 |
Registration plate issues | 426 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 417 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 413 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 408 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 383 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 354 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 334 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 331 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 327 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 322 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 322 |
Windscreen has damage | 321 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 312 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 307 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 298 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 296 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 293 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 292 |
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 284 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 283 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 282 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 281 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 280 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 273 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 271 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 258 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 254 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 235 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 231 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 229 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 229 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 225 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 212 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 208 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 203 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 184 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 179 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 173 |
Rear brake binding | 170 |
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 167 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 165 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 164 |
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 162 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 157 |
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3| | 153 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 148 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 145 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 144 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 144 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 143 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 140 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 136 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 136 |
Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 134 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 130 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 128 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 128 |
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 121 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 115 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 115 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 114 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 113 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 112 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 112 |
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 112 |
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3| | 111 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 111 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 111 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 108 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 108 |
Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard |3.6.E.2| | 107 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 107 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 105 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 103 |
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 103 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 101 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 99 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 95 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 95 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 93 |
Brake hose damaged | 93 |
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 92 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 92 |
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 88 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 88 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 87 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 87 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 87 |
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 86 |
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 85 |
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1| | 82 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 80 |
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a| | 79 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 79 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 77 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 77 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 73 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 72 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 72 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 72 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 68 |
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a| | 68 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 68 |
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 68 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 68 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted |3.6.E.3| | 67 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 67 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 66 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 66 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 65 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 65 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 64 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 63 |
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 62 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 62 |
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 61 |
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 61 |
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 60 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 59 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b| | 58 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 58 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 57 |
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 56 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 56 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 56 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 56 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 55 |
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b| | 55 |
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 55 |
Windscreen washer not working | 55 |
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a| | 54 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 53 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 52 |
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 51 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 51 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 51 |
Front brake application uneven | 51 |
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 51 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 51 |
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 50 |
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 50 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 50 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 50 |
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 50 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 49 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b| | 48 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 48 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 48 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 48 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 48 |
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 48 |
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 48 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 47 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 47 |
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3| | 47 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 46 |
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 46 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 46 |
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 46 |
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 45 |
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 45 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 44 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 43 |
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a| | 43 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 43 |
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a| | 42 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 42 |
Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 41 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 40 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 40 |
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b| | 40 |
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5| | 40 |
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| | 39 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 39 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 38 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 38 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 38 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 38 |
Brake load sensing valve inoperative |3.6.E.3| | 38 |
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a| | 38 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 37 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 37 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 37 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 36 |
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| | 36 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 36 |
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 35 |
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 35 |
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 35 |