Most common failures | No# failures |
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Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 74 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 74 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 66 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 62 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 50 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 49 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 43 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 39 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 36 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 33 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 26 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 25 |
Rear brake application uneven | 20 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 17 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 15 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 14 |
Registration plate issues | 14 |
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3| | 12 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 11 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 11 |
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 11 |
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3| | 11 |
Rear brake binding | 10 |
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b| | 9 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 9 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 9 |
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 8 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 8 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 8 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 8 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 7 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 7 |
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 6 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 6 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 6 |
Windscreen has damage | 6 |
Front brake application uneven | 6 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 5 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 5 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 5 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 5 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 5 |
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1| | 4 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 4 |
Emissions not tested |7.0| | 4 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 4 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 4 |
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken |3.1.5| | 4 |
Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 4 |
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 4 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 4 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 4 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
Brake hose damaged | 4 |
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 3 |
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b| | 3 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 3 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 3 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 3 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 3 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Windscreen washer not working | 3 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 3 |
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 3 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 3 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 3 |
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 3 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 3 |
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 3 |
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 3 |
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 3 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 3 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 3 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 3 |
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) | 3 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9| | 3 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative |1.1.17 |c| |ii|| | 2 |
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3| | 2 |
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a| | 2 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 2 |
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements |7.7 |c|| | 2 |
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 2 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 2 |
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3| | 2 |
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage |3.1.4a| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 2 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a| | 2 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 2 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) | 2 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) | 2 |
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 2 |
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3| | 2 |
Windscreen wiper blade insecure | 2 |
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e| | 2 |
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e| | 2 |
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d| | 2 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1| | 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 Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e| | 2 |
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing marked yellow |3.1.9| | 2 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual| | 2 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 2 |
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 2 |
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 2 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 2 |
Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 2 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |