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MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN 300 ZXs year 1993

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mot history
Pass percent:70.82%
(The average a petrol NISSAN 300 ZX year 1993 passes without issue)
Based on:3,112 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded161
Headlamp aim out of alignment145
Registration plate lamp issues130
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively114
Registration plate issues80
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|48
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|45
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|43
Horn not working |1.6.2a|36
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|29
Brakes imbalanced across an axle29
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|29
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|29
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|28
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|27
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|27
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|26
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|26
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|26
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|25
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|23
Battery insecure |1.9.1|21
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|20
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|20
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|18
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|18
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|18
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|17
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|16
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|14
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|13
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|13
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|13
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|13
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|12
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|12
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|12
Emissions not tested |7.0|11
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|11
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|11
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|11
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|11
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|10
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|10
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|10
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10
Rear brake binding9
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|9
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|9
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|9
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|9
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|8
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|8
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|8
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|8
Front brake excessively fluctuating8
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|8
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|7
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|7
Offside Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1i|7
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|7
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|7
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|6
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|6
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b|5
Offside Rear Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|5
Front brake application uneven5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|5
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|5
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|5
Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Rear wheel steering connection has excessive play |2.2.B.1i|5
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|4
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|4
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|4
Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c||4
Nearside Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1i|4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|4
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure4
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|4
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e|4
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))4
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Nearside Rear Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated3
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard |7.1.3|3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)3
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|3
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|3
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Windscreen has damage3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Nearside Rear Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|3
Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|3
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|3
Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3

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