MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN QXs year 1998

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Pass percent:56.39%

(The average a petrol NISSAN QX year 1998 passes without issue)

Based on:1,158 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	83
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	69
Headlamp aim out of alignment	62
Registration plate lamp issues	61
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	51
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	43
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	33
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	30
Rear brake binding	29
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	27
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	23
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	20
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	19
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	18
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	17
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	16
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	16
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Registration plate issues	13
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	12
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	12
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	12
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	9
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	9
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	8
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	8
Windscreen has damage	8
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	6
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	5
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	4
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	4
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	4
Rear brake application uneven	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
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\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	3
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
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\|	3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	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 brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside 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 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 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 Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|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
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	83
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	69
Headlamp aim out of alignment	62
Registration plate lamp issues	61
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	51
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	43
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	33
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	30
Rear brake binding	29
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	27
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	23
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	20
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	19
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	18
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	17
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	16
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	16
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Registration plate issues	13
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	12
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	12
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	12
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	9
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	9
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	8
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	8
Windscreen has damage	8
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	6
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	5
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	4
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	4
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	4
Rear brake application uneven	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
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\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	3
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
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\|	3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	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 brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside 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 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 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 Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|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
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN QXs year 1998

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