MOT History from tests of diesel NISSAN NISSANs year 2000

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Pass percent:52.66%

(The average a diesel NISSAN NISSAN year 2000 passes without issue)

Based on:1,939 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	410
Registration plate lamp issues	158
Headlamp aim out of alignment	142
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	130
Rear brake binding	114
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	91
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	65
Registration plate issues	60
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	43
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	42
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	41
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	40
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	40
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	36
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	35
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	31
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	29
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	28
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	28
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	28
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	27
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	26
Windscreen has damage	26
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	26
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	25
Rear brake application uneven	24
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	23
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	23
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	22
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	21
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	20
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	20
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	20
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	19
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	19
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	19
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	18
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	17
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	16
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	14
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Front brake application uneven	14
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	14
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	14
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	14
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	13
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	12
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	11
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	10
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	9
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	9
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	9
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	9
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	8
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	8
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	8
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	8
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	8
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	8
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	8
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	8
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	8
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	8
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	6
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	6
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	6
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	5
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	4
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	4
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	4
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	4
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	3
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	3
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	3
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.4.B.1\|	3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	3
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	3
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	3
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	3
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	3

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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MOT History from tests of diesel NISSAN NISSANs year 2000

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