MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN MICRAs year 1971

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Pass percent:49.44%

(The average a petrol NISSAN MICRA year 1971 passes without issue)

Based on:532 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	44
Headlamp aim out of alignment	40
Brake pipe excessively corroded	39
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	34
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	30
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	20
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	17
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	16
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	12
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	11
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	11
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Registration plate issues	10
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	10
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Rear brake application uneven	8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	3
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Rear brake binding	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated \|5.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x2 \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure \|3.1.4b\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside 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 Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Centre Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view \|8.3.1c\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	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
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	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
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox \|7.1.2\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|4.4.3 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative no light on dashboard \|4.5.3 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|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 Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front cross member corroded by engine support \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front 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 Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective \|8.4.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1b\|	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect image (4.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch and inner sill panel corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front cross member corroded by engine and gear box mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN MICRAs year 1971

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