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MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN D21s year 1986

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mot history
Pass percent:48.18%
(The average a petrol NISSAN D21 year 1986 passes without issue)
Based on:220 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment20
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively20
Brake pipe excessively corroded18
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|16
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|15
Registration plate lamp issues15
Rear brake application uneven8
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|7
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|7
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|7
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|7
Registration plate issues7
Offside 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
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|6
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort6
Brakes imbalanced across an axle5
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|5
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Horn not working |1.6.2a|5
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|4
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Rear brake binding4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|4
Emissions not tested |7.0|4
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|3
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|3
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|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 position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|3
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|3
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Front brake application uneven2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|2
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|2
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|2
Rear position lamp|s| obviously incorrectly positioned |1.1.A.3a|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Windscreen has damage1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning switch insecure |1.4.B.1d|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Centre Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Steering column damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded MID MAIN CHASSIS / ADJACENT FUEL TANK |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded MAIN CHASSIS |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Trailer electrical socket insecure |1.9.3a|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 |2.4.A.3|1
Offside 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 Inner 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 Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis |2.4.A.1a|1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Centre Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Towbar locking device missing |6.6.3b|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Spare wheel insecure |6.4.2|1
Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Outer Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1

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