Most common failures | No# failures |
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Headlamp aim out of alignment | 110 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 91 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 71 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 47 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 45 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 43 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 37 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 27 |
Rear brake binding | 22 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 22 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 22 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 21 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 21 |
Registration plate issues | 18 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 17 |
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 17 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 17 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 17 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 17 |
Front brake application uneven | 16 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 16 |
Rear brake application uneven | 15 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 15 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 15 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 15 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 14 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 13 |
Indicator switch insecure |1.4.A.1| | 13 |
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 12 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 11 |
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 11 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 10 |
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 10 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 9 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 9 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 9 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 9 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 8 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 8 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 8 |
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 8 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 8 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 8 |
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 7 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 7 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 7 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 7 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 7 |
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 7 |
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1| | 7 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 7 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 7 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 7 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e| | 6 |
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b| | 6 |
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 6 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 6 |
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 6 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 6 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 6 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Windscreen washer not working | 5 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 5 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 5 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 5 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 5 |
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 5 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 5 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) | 5 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 4 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 4 |
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released | 4 |
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 4 |
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b| | 4 |
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 4 |
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 4 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 4 |
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2| | 4 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 4 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 4 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 4 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 4 |
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d| | 4 |
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 4 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced | 3 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 3 |
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 3 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 3 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 3 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 3 |
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1| | 3 |
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 3 |
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 3 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 3 |
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 3 |
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1| | 3 |
Front brake excessively fluctuating | 3 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 3 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 3 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 3 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 3 |
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 3 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 3 |
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e| | 3 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 3 |
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 3 |
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 2 |
Nearside Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e| | 2 |
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3| | 2 |
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii|| | 2 |
Horn control missing |1.6.1| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
Front Steering damper leaking oil |2.2.C.1f| | 2 |
Nearside Rear brake drum insecure |3.5.1i| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 2 |
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 2 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2| | 2 |
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 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 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 an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b| | 2 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 2 |
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5| | 2 |
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5| | 2 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 2 |
Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e| | 2 |
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g| | 2 |
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 2 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 2 |
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| | 2 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 2 |
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.2.C.1h| | 2 |
Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 2 |
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 2 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a| | 2 |
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3| | 2 |
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 2 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Horn is a siren |1.6.2c| | 2 |
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3| | 2 |
Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 2 |
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 2 |
Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment |1.1.6 |c|| | 2 |
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3| | 2 |
Centre Front 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 Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 2 |
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 2 |
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 2 |
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f| | 2 |
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1| | 2 |
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b| | 2 |
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 2 |
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 2 |
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt |2.4.G.4c| | 2 |
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) | 2 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) | 2 |
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 2 |
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 2 |
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) | 2 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) | 2 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 2 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |