MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN PULSARs year 1991

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Pass percent:62.10%

(The average a petrol NISSAN PULSAR year 1991 passes without issue)

Based on:868 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	63
Brake pipe excessively corroded	56
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	44
Registration plate issues	36
Registration plate lamp issues	32
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	25
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	25
Rear brake binding	21
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	21
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	17
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	17
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	17
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	16
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	15
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	15
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	14
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	13
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	13
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	13
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	12
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	12
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	9
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	9
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	8
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	8
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	7
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	7
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	7
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	7
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Windscreen has damage	6
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	6
Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	6
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	5
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	5
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	5
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	4
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	4
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	4
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	4
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	3
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	3
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Power steering fluid level below minimum \|2.3.1\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Front brake excessively fluctuating	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
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\|	2
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\|	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation \|2.5.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Power steering ram\|s\| leaking from a failed component \|2.3.3b\|	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
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand \|1.2.4c\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch insecure \|1.3.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Inner Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Front Wheel stud\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Lower Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Lower Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Rear Power steering pump leaking from a failed component \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Front Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front brake application uneven	1
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Emissions not tested (7.0)	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)	1
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filler pipe leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)	1
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)	1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)	1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)	1
Offside Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit \|4.13 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed \|1.9.2c\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland \|2.5.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Offside Front Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	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
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Rear brake application uneven	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1e\|	1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill area at rear/sill end area \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose \|3.5.1i\|	1
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose \|3.5.1i\|	1
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose \|3.5.1i\|	1
Offside Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))	1
Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))	1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))	1
Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
Horn control insecure \|1.6.1\|	1
Offside 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
Emissions not tested \|7.3.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing \|3.5.1j\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective Missing \|8.4.2\|	1
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing \|1.3.1b\|	1
Offside Front Steering retaining device missing track rod end split pin \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose stretched \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc insecure \|3.5.1i\|	1
Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible spacer missing \|4.2.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working \|4.9.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light \|1.3.2e\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.6b\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels \|3.1.1\|	1
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside 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 Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))	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 coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Front engine mounting missing \|6.1.D.1a\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel stud\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot \|2.7.4\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated \|2.4.D.1a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)	1
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	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
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose \|3.5.1j\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Inner 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 Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Hand operated control valve lever inoperable from the driving position \|3.2.2b\|	1
Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
brake disc cracked \|3.5.1h\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Front brake disc cracked \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% \|1.3.2c\|	1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner 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
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Hand operated control valve unit insecure \|3.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Hand operated control valve malfunctioning \|3.2.2c\|	1
Nearside Front 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 Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked \|3.6.B.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand \|1.2.4c\|	1
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Centre 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately modified \|3.4.4\|	1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. \|3.4.1a\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Service brake juddering severely \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Offside Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage \|3.1.4a\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Outer Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended \|2.4.F.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Rear brake disc cracked \|3.5.1h\|	1
Front Brake pedal actuating linkage functionally incomplete \|3.3.A.1a\|	1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	1
Nearside Front Road wheel cracked \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Offside Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels \|3.1.1\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working when footbrake applied (4.5.4 (b))	1
Road wheel fixing missing one nut missing from all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system main pipe joint .brake pedal creeps under pressure (1.1.11 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	1
Rear fog lamp missing \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush contaminated with oil. \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating \|1.2.1 \|e\|\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating \|1.2.1 \|e\|\|	1
Nearside Power steering ram leaking \|2.1.5 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Centre Front 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 Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Additional braking device insecure \|3.6.I.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Additional braking device insecure \|3.6.I.1\|	1
Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn \|4.2.B.5\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	1
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| fouling other parts of the vehicle \|2.3.2\|	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN PULSARs year 1991

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