| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 16 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 14 |
| Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 14 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 11 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) | 10 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 8 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 6 |
| Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) | 6 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 5 |
| Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 4 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 4 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 4 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 3 |
| Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 3 |
| Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 3 |
| Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 3 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 3 |
| Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) | 3 |
| Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i)) | 2 |
| Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) | 2 |
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 2 |
| Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 2 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 2 |
| Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 2 |
| Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) | 2 |
| Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) | 2 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Brake cable damaged cable falling to bits (1.1.15 (a)) | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b)) | 1 |
| Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | 1 |
| Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Brake linkage excessively worn (1.1.15 (b)) | 1 |
| Fuel pipe leaking fuel filter pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm to tie bar .... (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust system insecure metal support broken off.... (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit and terminals loose (4.13 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reverse lights come on (4.5.4 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when indicators on suspect wiring issue (4.3.3 (b)) | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit diff sensor wiring (4.11 (c) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated abs sensor wire insecure (4.11 (b) (iii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated abs sensor wire insecure (4.11 (b) (iii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs sensor wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs sensor wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Brake performance not tested unable to get readings at three wheels (1.2.1 (g)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) | 1 |
| Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and too high (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides next to nothing there (1.4.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/battery tray (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Wheel arch/battery tray (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill end to outer sill not welded (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Cassis leg holed and corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working and side light goes out when footbrake applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer to tail pipe clamp rotted off (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Oil leaking excessively from engine from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment broken (1.1.6 (c)) | 1 |
| Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD AREA (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached TOUCHING SHOCK ABSORBER (5.3.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed by corrosion x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed by corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed by corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed by corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a)) | 1 |
| Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired near the front chassi and also on the nsf wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 1 |
| Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at manifold (8.2.1.1 (b)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn main D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working Wiper linkage broken (3.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Central Exhaust system insecure And rear mounts slightly deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake union by master cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Inner Brake insecure REAR BRAKE DISC BACK PLATE INSECURE & CORRODED (1.1.21 (c)) | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30 cm of anti role bar mounting points, Under air box NS (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |