| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 29 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 26 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 13 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 9 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 8 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 8 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 6 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 6 |
| Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 6 |
| Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3| | 5 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 5 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 5 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 5 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 4 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 4 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 4 |
| Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) | 4 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 3 |
| Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 3 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 3 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a|| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 3 |
| Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 2 |
| Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
| Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 2 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 2 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Front brake excessively fluctuating | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 2 |
| Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 2 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 2 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.3 |a| |i|| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 2 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a| | 2 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SILL (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SILL X2 (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b| | 1 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Step holed (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted BOLT MISSING (1.1.16 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s and o/s front lower steps (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) | 1 |
| Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 1 |
| Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
| Central Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play from steering box intermediate arm, retaining devices to drag link end loose (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SECTION WITH SILENCER/ |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SECTION WITH BACK BOX |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer (8.2.1.1 (b)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f|| | 1 |
| Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i)) | 1 |
| Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 1 |
| Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely |1.2.1 |c|| | 1 |
| Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Drivers seat area |7.1.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn middle chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bush worn and rusted chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 1 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper missing |3.4 |a|| | 1 |
| Service brake lagging in operation all brakes |1.2.1 |d|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm to axle beam bushes |5.3.4 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
| Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose buckle bolt loose |7.1.1 |b|| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 1 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At rear silencer (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid At master cylinder hose (1.1.16 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 1 |
| Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1| | 1 |
| Nearside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c| | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat area |7.1.1 |a| |i|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping |2.1.1 |e| |ii|| | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4| | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box |7.1.2| | 1 |
| Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp fuel cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 1 |
| Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d| | 1 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 1 |
| Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2| | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a|| | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure corroded (1.1.14 (d)) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
| Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 1 |
| Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative |3.6.G.2| | 1 |
| Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6| | 1 |
| Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam fronts (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |