MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN 300 ZXs year 1988

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Pass percent:68.87%

(The average a petrol NISSAN 300 ZX year 1988 passes without issue)

Based on:787 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	37
Headlamp aim out of alignment	34
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	31
Rear brake binding	31
Registration plate lamp issues	21
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	20
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Registration plate issues	17
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	17
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	13
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	12
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	8
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	7
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	6
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Windscreen has damage	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	5
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Power steering inoperative \|2.3.3a\|	3
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Rear brake application uneven	2
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))	2
Offside 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))	2
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front 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 excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Rear Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	1
Nearside Side repeater not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing \|7.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Inner Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (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
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty wired incorectly \|1.3.1a\|	1
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))	1
Centre Power steering ram\|s\| leaking from a failed joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative \|4.5.3 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower brake caliper securing device missing \|3.5.1j\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing \|3.5.1j\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Windscreen washer not working	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))	1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Power steering pipe to steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))	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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front TCA bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front TCA bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Front crossmember / TCA mount areas (6.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel stud\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|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
Front brake application uneven	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound \|1.6.2e\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill step \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded support frame \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing, under wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Central Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rust hole in the centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))	1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch insecure \|1.3.1a\|	1
Hazard warning switch insecure \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	1
Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% \|1.3.2c\|	1
Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Horn control insecure \|1.6.1\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	1
Driver`s door hinge insecure \|6.2.B.2\|	1
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering nearside and offside centre runners x2 \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering by subframe mount \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering by subframe mount \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sills \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sills \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sills \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sills \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	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
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))	1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases engine bay (6.1.2 (a))	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases engine bay area (6.1.2 (a))	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Side repeater not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver`s view of the road \|3.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))	1
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing \|1.3.1b\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis holed \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive co2 high \|7.3.D.3\|	1
Centre Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	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 NISSAN 300 ZXs year 1988

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