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MOT History from tests of diesel NISSAN D21s year 1993

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mot history
Pass percent:44.62%
(The average a diesel NISSAN D21 year 1993 passes without issue)
Based on:1,589 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded218
Registration plate lamp issues180
Headlamp aim out of alignment149
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively147
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|111
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|95
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|91
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|79
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|78
Rear brake binding56
Registration plate issues55
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort53
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|53
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|51
Brakes imbalanced across an axle41
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|41
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|35
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|35
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|35
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|32
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|31
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|30
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|29
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|28
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|27
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|27
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|27
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|26
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|26
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|24
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|24
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|24
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|23
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|23
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|22
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|22
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|21
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|21
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|21
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|21
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|20
Brake hose excessively deteriorated20
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|20
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|19
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|19
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|18
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|18
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|18
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|18
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|17
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|17
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|16
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|16
Rear brake application uneven16
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|16
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|16
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|16
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|16
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|15
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|15
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|15
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|15
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|15
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|14
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|14
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|14
Horn not working |1.6.2a|14
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|14
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|14
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|13
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|13
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|13
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|12
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|12
Windscreen has damage12
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|12
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|11
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|11
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|11
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|11
Emissions not tested |7.0|10
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|10
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|10
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|10
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|10
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|10
Front brake application uneven9
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|9
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement9
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|9
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|9
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|9
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|9
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement9
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|9
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|9
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|9
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|8
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|8
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|8
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|8
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|8
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|8
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|8
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|8
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|8
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|7
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|7
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|7
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|7
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|7
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|7
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|7
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|6
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|6
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|6
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|6
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|6
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|6
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|6
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|6
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|6
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|6
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|6
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|6
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|5
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|5
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|5
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|5
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|5
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|5
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|5
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|5
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|5
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|5
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|5
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|5
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|5
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|5
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|4
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|4
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|4
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|4
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|4
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|4
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Brake hose damaged4
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|4
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|4
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|4
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|4
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing |6.1.C.1|4
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|4
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|4
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|4
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|4
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|4
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|4
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|4
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|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|3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|3
Rear Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|3
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|3
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|3
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|3
Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|3
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|3
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|3
Windscreen washer not working 3
Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|3
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|3
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|3
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|3
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|3
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|3
Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|3
Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|3
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|3
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|3
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|3
Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure3
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing |6.1.C.1|3

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