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MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN CHERRYs year 1985

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mot history
Pass percent:51.35%
(The average a petrol NISSAN CHERRY year 1985 passes without issue)
Based on:1,332 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment142
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|128
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|121
Brake hose excessively deteriorated58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively55
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|49
Brake pipe excessively corroded39
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|36
Registration plate lamp issues27
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|27
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|24
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|24
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|24
Brakes imbalanced across an axle24
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|24
Registration plate issues23
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort23
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|20
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|19
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|18
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|17
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|16
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|16
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|16
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|16
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|15
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|15
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|15
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|15
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|15
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|14
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|14
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|13
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|12
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|12
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|12
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|12
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|12
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|12
Rear brake application uneven12
Horn not working |1.6.2a|11
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|11
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|11
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|11
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|10
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|10
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|10
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|10
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|10
Rear brake binding10
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|10
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|10
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|10
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|10
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|9
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|9
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|9
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|8
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|8
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|8
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|8
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|8
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|8
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement7
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|6
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|6
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|6
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|6
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|6
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|6
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|6
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|5
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|5
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement5
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|5
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|5
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|5
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|5
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|5
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Battery insecure |1.9.1|5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|5
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|4
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Windscreen washer not working 3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|3
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure3
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Brake hose damaged3
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Front brake application uneven3
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|2
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up |2.5.C.1d|2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Front Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel |3.3.A.3|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|2
Offside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Windscreen has damage2
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |5.2.6|2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up |2.5.C.1d|2
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|2
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|2
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2

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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