MOT History from tests of diesel NISSAN ALMERAs year 1997

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Pass percent:47.20%

(The average a diesel NISSAN ALMERA year 1997 passes without issue)

Based on:1,466 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	260
Registration plate lamp issues	167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	117
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	115
Headlamp aim out of alignment	111
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	96
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	84
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	68
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	61
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	57
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	52
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	44
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	36
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	31
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	31
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	31
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	29
Registration plate issues	29
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	23
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	19
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	16
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	16
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	15
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	14
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	12
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	12
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	11
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	11
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	10
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	9
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	8
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	7
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Windscreen has damage	7
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	7
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	5
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	5
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	4
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Rear brake application uneven	4
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	3
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	3
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3

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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Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	260
Registration plate lamp issues	167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	117
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	115
Headlamp aim out of alignment	111
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	96
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	84
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	68
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	61
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	57
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	52
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	44
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	36
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	31
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	31
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	31
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	29
Registration plate issues	29
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	23
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	19
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	16
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	16
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	15
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	14
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	12
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	12
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	11
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	11
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	10
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	9
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	8
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	7
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Windscreen has damage	7
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	7
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	5
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	5
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	4
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Rear brake application uneven	4
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	3
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	3
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3

MOT History from tests of diesel NISSAN ALMERAs year 1997

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