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MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN PULSARs year 1994

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mot history
Pass percent:61.86%
(The average a petrol NISSAN PULSAR year 1994 passes without issue)
Based on:430 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Registration plate issues23
Headlamp aim out of alignment20
Brake pipe excessively corroded19
Registration plate lamp issues17
Horn not working |1.6.2a|17
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|15
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively15
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|14
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|12
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|10
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|10
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|9
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|8
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|8
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Emissions not tested |7.0|5
Brake hose has insufficient room to move5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|4
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard |7.1.3|4
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))3
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|3
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.D.1|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|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 Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|3
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b|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
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|2
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated2
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Horn control missing |1.6.1|1
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor pan |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor pan |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Suspension mount |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Arch |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner arch |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside 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
Statutory seat belt missing All rear |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back |2.4.A.3|1
Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Emissions not tested cat missing (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section gasket blown (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.6.B.2c|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned |1.3.2a|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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
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 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
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR (MARKED) (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR (MARKED) (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|1
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, 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
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Brakes imbalanced across an axle1
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel |3.1.6c|1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |a||1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Emissions not tested Centre section of exhaust removed |7.3.A.1|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Offside Front Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Undertray likely to become detached stone sheild (6.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts several sections insecure (4.11 (a) (iii))1
Electrical wiring insecure engine bay |1.9.2a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
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|1
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|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
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Rear brake binding1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|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
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Horn control insecure |1.6.1|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort1
Rear fog lamp switch insecure |1.3.1a|1
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |4.1.2 |b||1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end [split pin missing] |2.1.3 |d||1
Rear brake application uneven1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Inner Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Windscreen has damage1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1

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