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MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN CHERRYs year 1983

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mot history
Pass percent:61.73%
(The average a petrol NISSAN CHERRY year 1983 passes without issue)
Based on:243 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment25
Brake hose excessively deteriorated17
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|14
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively12
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|7
Brakes imbalanced across an axle7
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|6
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|5
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|5
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Battery insecure |1.9.1|3
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|3
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Registration plate issues3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Horn not working |1.6.2a|2
Rear brake application uneven2
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Registration plate lamp issues2
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)2
Horn not working (1.6.2a)2
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Rear brake binding1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill marked in chalk |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill marked in chalk |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength sill b post |5.2.6|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated |6.1.7 |d| |i||1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheelarch body |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill near wheelarch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill near wheelarch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner behind wheelarch |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Bumper |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)1
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)1
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)1
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working wrong way (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner and outer sill in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner and outer sill in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Brake pipe excessively corroded1
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel and binding-investigate (1.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)1
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill holed in few places (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill holed (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill holed (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation |1.2.1 |d||1
Nearside Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|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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