MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN SERENAs year 1997

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Pass percent:44.39%

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

Based on:4,760 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	1049
Registration plate lamp issues	486
Headlamp aim out of alignment	442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	343
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	329
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	324
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	271
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	163
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	154
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	151
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	144
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	143
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	143
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	142
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	138
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	130
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	125
Rear brake application uneven	125
Registration plate issues	119
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	119
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	119
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	111
Rear brake binding	110
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	108
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	102
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	98
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	97
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	94
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	73
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	73
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	72
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	67
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	66
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	61
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	61
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	60
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	57
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	56
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	51
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	51
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	51
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	49
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	48
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	47
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	42
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	42
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	42
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	42
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	41
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	40
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	38
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	38
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	38
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	37
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	37
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	37
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	34
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	33
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	33
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	32
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	32
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	31
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	30
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	30
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	30
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	30
Windscreen has damage	29
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	29
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	29
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	29
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	29
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	29
Front brake application uneven	29
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	28
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	27
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	26
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	25
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	24
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	23
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	23
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	22
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	21
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	21
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	21
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	21
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	21
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	20
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	20
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	20
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	20
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	19
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	19
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	19
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	18
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	18
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	17
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	17
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	17
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	17
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	17
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	16
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	16
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	16
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	16
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Brake hose damaged	16
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	15
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	15
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	15
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	14
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	14
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	14
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	13
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure \|3.1.4b\|	13
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	13
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	13
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	13
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	13
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	12
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	12
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	12
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	11
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	11
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	11
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	11
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	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 has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	9
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	9
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	9
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	9
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	9
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	9
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.D.1\|	9
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	8
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	8
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	8
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	8
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	8
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	8
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	8
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	8
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	8
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Upper Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8

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MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN SERENAs year 1997

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