MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN NISSANs year 1999

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Pass percent:61.36%

(The average a petrol NISSAN NISSAN year 1999 passes without issue)

Based on:1,012 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	79
Registration plate lamp issues	70
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	58
Brake pipe excessively corroded	36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	33
Registration plate issues	28
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	20
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	20
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	19
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	19
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	17
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	16
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	16
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	12
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	12
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	12
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	11
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	11
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	8
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	7
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	6
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Windscreen has damage	5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	5
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	5
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Rear brake binding	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	4
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing \|1.3.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	4
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	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 Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.D.1\|	3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	2
Upper Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard \|7.1.3\|	2
Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Nearside Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	2
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Nearside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.3.2a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	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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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	79
Registration plate lamp issues	70
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	58
Brake pipe excessively corroded	36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	33
Registration plate issues	28
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	20
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	20
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	19
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	19
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	17
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	16
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	16
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	12
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	12
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	12
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	11
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	11
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	8
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	7
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	6
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Windscreen has damage	5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	5
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	5
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Rear brake binding	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	4
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing \|1.3.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	4
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	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 Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.D.1\|	3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	2
Upper Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard \|7.1.3\|	2
Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Nearside Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	2
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Nearside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.3.2a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN NISSANs year 1999

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