MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN 200 SXs year 1990

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Pass percent:64.96%

(The average a petrol NISSAN 200 SX year 1990 passes without issue)

Based on:3,733 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	373
Brake pipe excessively corroded	307
Registration plate lamp issues	266
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	151
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	150
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	140
Registration plate issues	115
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	108
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	100
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	93
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	70
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	66
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	63
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	56
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	55
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	55
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	54
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	46
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	46
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	44
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	42
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	41
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	41
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	40
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	36
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	36
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	36
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	35
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	34
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	33
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	32
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	32
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	31
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	30
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	29
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	29
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	28
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	28
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	27
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	24
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	24
Rear brake binding	23
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	23
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	23
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	22
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	22
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	22
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	21
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	21
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	20
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	20
Windscreen has damage	19
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	19
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	18
Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	18
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	17
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Rear brake application uneven	15
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	14
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	14
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	14
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	13
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	13
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	13
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	13
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	12
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	12
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	12
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	12
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	12
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	10
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	10
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	10
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	10
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	10
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	9
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	9
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	9
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	9
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	9
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Front brake application uneven	9
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	9
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	8
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	8
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	8
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	8
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	8
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	8
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	8
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	7
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	7
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	7
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	6
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	6
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	5
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	5
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	5
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	5
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	5
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	5
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	5
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	5
Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Nearside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	4
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	4
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	4
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	4
Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	4
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	4
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1e\|	4
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Brake hose damaged	4
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth \|3.1.5\|	4
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	4
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	4
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	4
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	4
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4

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MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN 200 SXs year 1990

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