Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 30 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 18 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 12 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 11 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 11 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 8 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 7 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 7 |
Rear brake binding | 7 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 5 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 3 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 2 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 2 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 2 |
Front brake application uneven | 2 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 2 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5| | 2 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/flitch |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/flitch |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner flitch area |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Rear brake application uneven | 1 |
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified and seriously weakened |2.4.A.2| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension arm modified and seriously weakened |2.4.A.2| | 1 |
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5| | 1 |
Registration plate issues | 1 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin locking pin locking device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 1 |
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device insecure |3.5.1l| | 1 |
Brake cable locking device insecure |3.5.1l| | 1 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) | 1 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Front Service brake application uneven across the axle |3.7.D.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box area |7.1.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg viewed from inside front arch and from underside vehicle on floor chassis section |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock top mount |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 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 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose |2.2.D.2b| | 1 |
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c| | 1 |
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d| | 1 |
Offside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d| | 1 |
Nearside Upper Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 1 |
Offside Upper Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 1 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Centre Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Windscreen washer not working | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |5.3.3 |b| |ii|| | 1 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a| | 1 |
Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 1 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g| | 1 |
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g| | 1 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a| | 1 |
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 1 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
Front Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
Rear Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 1 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 1 |
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b| | 1 |
Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 1 |