MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN BLUEBIRDs year 1991

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Pass percent:53.56%

(The average a petrol NISSAN BLUEBIRD year 1991 passes without issue)

Based on:1,557 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	169
Headlamp aim out of alignment	86
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	81
Registration plate lamp issues	65
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	50
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	44
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	43
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	42
Registration plate issues	38
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	32
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	29
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	26
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	25
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	24
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	23
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	22
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	22
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	18
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	18
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	18
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	17
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	15
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	15
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	15
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	15
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Windscreen has damage	12
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	12
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	12
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	12
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	12
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	12
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Rear brake application uneven	11
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	11
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	10
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	10
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	9
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	8
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	7
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	7
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	6
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	6
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	5
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked \|2.4.G.1\|	5
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Rear brake binding	5
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside 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 rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	4
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	3
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	3
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside 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 Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	169
Headlamp aim out of alignment	86
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	81
Registration plate lamp issues	65
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	50
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	44
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	43
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	42
Registration plate issues	38
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	32
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	29
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	26
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	25
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	24
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	23
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	22
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	22
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	18
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	18
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	18
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	17
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	15
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	15
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	15
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	15
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Windscreen has damage	12
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	12
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	12
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	12
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	12
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	12
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Rear brake application uneven	11
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	11
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	10
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	10
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	9
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	8
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	7
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	7
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	6
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	6
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	5
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked \|2.4.G.1\|	5
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Rear brake binding	5
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside 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 rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	4
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	3
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	3
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside 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 Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3

MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN BLUEBIRDs year 1991

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