MOT History from tests of petrol DATSUN 240Zs year 1971

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Pass percent:72.54%

(The average a petrol DATSUN 240Z year 1971 passes without issue)

Based on:1,027 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	68
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	32
Registration plate lamp issues	28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	25
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	22
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	21
Rear brake binding	19
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	14
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	13
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	11
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Rear brake application uneven	9
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Registration plate issues	8
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Windscreen washer not working	4
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Brake pipe excessively corroded	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure \|2.1.5\|	3
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	3
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Steering column universal joint insecure \|2.1.5\|	2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	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
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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	2
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Front brake excessively fluctuating	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	2
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Fuel hose excessively damaged \|7.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps \|1.7.4b\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
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\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Steering column flexible coupling locking device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	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
Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment \|1.1.6 \|c\|\|	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	1
All position lamps not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded all points both sides \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired all points both sides \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear \|8.1.2b\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake vacuum build up too slow \|3.3.E.6\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))	1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Seat belt stitching badly frayed \|5.2.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| not working both \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel \|3.3.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Vehicle Identification Number obviously falsified (0.2 (b))	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 Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))	1
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	1
Nearside 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 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
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	1
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed \|1.9.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	1
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket inappropriately repaired \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Steering locking device missing split pin missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe kinked \|3.6.B.2b\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control \|2.1.1\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Brake performance not tested rear handbrake \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure on rack \|2.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked \|3.6.B.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Upper Steering column universal joint insecure \|2.1.5\|	1
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead where column mounts \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sil \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sil \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	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
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Anti-roll bar missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot\|s\| locking device missing \|3.1.4b\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly \|2.5.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear rear parking \|secondary\| brake grabbing severely \|3.7.B.6b\|	1
Steering wheel weakened by cracks \|2.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Front Lower Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Engine cross member to OSF chassis leg \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	1
Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, 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
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Brake servo leaking \|3.6.C.1c\|	1
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc cracked \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front brake disc cracked \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Centre Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Lower Steering column shaft retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Outer Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Fuel pipe insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel \|1.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear 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 Front Front suspension locking device ineffective \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Brake pedal spongy pedal goes to floor \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under battery tray / inner arch \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with dipped beam \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured \|5.2.6\|	1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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MOT History from tests of petrol DATSUN 240Zs year 1971

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