| Most common failures | No# failures |
|---|
| Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 18 |
| Headlamp aim out of alignment | 13 |
| Registration plate lamp issues | 11 |
| Horn not working (1.6.2a) | 10 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) | 7 |
| Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 6 |
| Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) | 5 |
| Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) | 5 |
| Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) | 4 |
| Drivers door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) | 4 |
| Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 4 |
| Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 4 |
| Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) | 4 |
| Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) | 3 |
| Rear brake application uneven | 3 |
| Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) | 3 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) | 3 |
| Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) | 3 |
| Rear brake binding | 3 |
| Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 2 |
| Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 2 |
| Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b) | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) | 2 |
| Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) | 2 |
| Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) | 2 |
| Windscreen washer not working | 2 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a)) | 2 |
| Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b)) | 2 |
| Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) | 2 |
| Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) | 2 |
| Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) | 2 |
| Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) | 2 |
| Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) | 2 |
| Brake pipe excessively corroded | 2 |
| Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b) | 2 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) | 2 |
| Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) | 2 |
| Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) | 1 |
| Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) | 1 |
| Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) | 1 |
| Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) | 1 |
| Rear Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) | 1 |
| Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9) | 1 |
| Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) | 1 |
| Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) | 1 |
| Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) | 1 |
| Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) | 1 |
| Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) | 1 |
| Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) | 1 |
| Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) | 1 |
| Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) | 1 |
| Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) | 1 |
| Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h) | 1 |
| Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings idler arm bush (2.2.B.1h) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) | 1 |
| Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) | 1 |
| Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) | 1 |
| Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) | 1 |
| Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) | 1 |
| Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) | 1 |
| Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing/chasis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) | 1 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) | 1 |
| Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) | 1 |
| Brake hose has insufficient room to move | 1 |
| Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) | 1 |
| Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) | 1 |
| Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to chassis rusty (6.1.B.2) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) | 1 |
| Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) | 1 |
| Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) | 1 |
| Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b) | 1 |
| Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) | 1 |
| Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) | 1 |
| Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) | 1 |
| Windscreen has damage | 1 |
| Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Offside Front Upper Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) | 1 |
| Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) | 1 |
| Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) | 1 |
| Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 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 |
| Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) | 1 |
| Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) | 1 |
| Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) | 1 |
| Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Front brake application uneven | 1 |
| Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1) | 1 |
| Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1) | 1 |
| Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) | 1 |
| Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) | 1 |
| Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) | 1 |
| Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 1 |
| Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) | 1 |
| Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) | 1 |
| Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) | 1 |
| Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) | 1 |
| Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) | 1 |
| Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) | 1 |
| Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) | 1 |
| Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) | 1 |
| Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) | 1 |
| Fuel system component leaking bottom of back carb (6.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |
| Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) | 1 |
| Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) | 1 |