MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN SERENAs year 1996

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Pass percent:44.23%

(The average a petrol NISSAN SERENA year 1996 passes without issue)

Based on:5,551 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	1320
Registration plate lamp issues	686
Headlamp aim out of alignment	505
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	425
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	253
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	231
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	231
Registration plate issues	219
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	207
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	190
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	189
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	186
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	165
Rear brake binding	164
Rear brake application uneven	163
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	159
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	158
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	154
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	153
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	145
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	136
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	132
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	123
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	120
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	108
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	87
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	85
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	70
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	68
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	67
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	67
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	65
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	65
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	62
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	61
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	59
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	58
Windscreen has damage	55
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	55
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	55
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	52
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	51
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	51
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	51
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	50
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	48
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	47
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	47
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	47
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	42
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	41
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	41
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	40
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	39
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	38
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	38
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	38
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	37
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	36
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	35
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	35
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	34
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	34
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	33
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	33
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	33
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	33
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	33
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	32
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	31
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	30
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	29
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	28
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	28
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	28
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	27
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	27
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	26
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	26
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	26
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	26
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	26
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	26
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	25
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	24
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	24
Front brake application uneven	23
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	23
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	23
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	22
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	22
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	22
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	22
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	21
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	21
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	21
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	21
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	21
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	21
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	21
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	20
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	20
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	20
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	20
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	19
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	18
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	18
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	18
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	18
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	18
Brake hose damaged	18
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	18
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	17
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	16
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	16
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	16
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	15
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	14
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	14
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	14
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	14
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	13
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.D.1\|	13
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	13
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	13
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	13
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	12
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	12
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	12
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	12
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	12
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
An item not tested \|Manual\|	11
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	11
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	11
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	11
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	10
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	10
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	10
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	10
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	10

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MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN SERENAs year 1996

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