MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN QXs year 1997

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Pass percent:52.32%

(The average a petrol NISSAN QX year 1997 passes without issue)

Based on:755 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	83
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	52
Registration plate lamp issues	46
Headlamp aim out of alignment	35
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	31
Rear brake binding	28
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	23
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	20
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Registration plate issues	14
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	13
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	12
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	11
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	11
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	10
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	10
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	10
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	10
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	9
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	8
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	7
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	6
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Front brake application uneven	5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	4
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Windscreen has damage	4
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	3
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	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
Nearside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Power steering fluid level below minimum \|2.3.1\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	83
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	52
Registration plate lamp issues	46
Headlamp aim out of alignment	35
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	31
Rear brake binding	28
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	23
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	20
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Registration plate issues	14
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	13
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	12
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	11
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	11
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	10
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	10
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	10
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	10
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	9
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	8
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	7
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	6
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Front brake application uneven	5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	4
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Windscreen has damage	4
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	3
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	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
Nearside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Power steering fluid level below minimum \|2.3.1\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN QXs year 1997

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