| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 17 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 16 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 14 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 13 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 11 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 10 |
| Rear brake binding | 8 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 8 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 7 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 6 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 5 |
| Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 5 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 3 |
| Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
| Front brake application uneven | 3 |
| Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 3 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 3 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 2 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 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 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
| Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
| 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 Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
| Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted |3.3.C.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 1 |
| Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2| | 1 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel |3.3.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel |3.3.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor |3.3.C.3| | 1 |
| Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Nearside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d| | 1 |
| Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1| | 1 |
| Horn control missing |1.6.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Offside Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering above sill |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front wheel arch |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed from battery terminal |not fused| |1.9.2c| | 1 |
| Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed to coil |1.9.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
| Offside Front wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 1 |
| Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated |2.4.D.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated |2.4.D.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 1 |
| Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
| Front front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 1 |
| Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 1 |
| Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner arches |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a| | 1 |
| Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 1 |
| Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible |4.2.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible |4.2.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible |4.2.B.2| | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested Brake test not carried out due to wheel fitment |3.7.A.1| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened |2.4.A.2| | 1 |
| Nearside 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 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 Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 1 |
| Steering wheel retaining device insecure loose |2.1.6| | 1 |
| Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 1 |
| Steering component damaged and unserviceable steering column lower uj |2.2.C.1d| | 1 |
| Brake hose damaged | 1 |
| Nearside Front 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 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 1 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded os sill |5.2.6| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 1 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e| | 1 |
| Offside 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 Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing |2.4.G.3b| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked |2.4.G.3b| | 1 |
| Front Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of ns sill outer |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position |1.1.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 1 |
| Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 1 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
| Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 1 |
| Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Inner Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a| | 1 |
| Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
| Rear Coil spring not correctly located Both |2.4.C.2| | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4| | 1 |
| Offside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
| Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
| Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 1 |
| Registration plate issues | 1 |
| Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c| | 1 |
| Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken stud at front pipe to manifold (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |