MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN SERENAs year 2000

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Pass percent:53.70%

(The average a petrol NISSAN SERENA year 2000 passes without issue)

Based on:1,661 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	225
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	110
Registration plate lamp issues	103
Headlamp aim out of alignment	83
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	67
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	51
Rear brake application uneven	42
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	40
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	39
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	36
Registration plate issues	33
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	33
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	32
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	28
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	28
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	28
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	27
Rear brake binding	26
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	21
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	19
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	18
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	16
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	15
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	14
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	12
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	11
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	11
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	11
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	10
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	10
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	9
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	9
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	9
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	8
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	8
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	7
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	7
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	7
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	7
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	6
Windscreen has damage	6
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	6
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	5
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	3
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	3
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	3
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	3
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	3
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	3
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	3
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	3
Brake hose damaged	3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Windscreen washer not working	3

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	225
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	110
Registration plate lamp issues	103
Headlamp aim out of alignment	83
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	67
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	51
Rear brake application uneven	42
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	40
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	39
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	36
Registration plate issues	33
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	33
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	32
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	28
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	28
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	28
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	27
Rear brake binding	26
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	21
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	19
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	18
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	16
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	15
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	14
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	12
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	11
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	11
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	11
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	10
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	10
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	9
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	9
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	9
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	8
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	8
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	7
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	7
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	7
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	7
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	6
Windscreen has damage	6
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	6
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	5
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	3
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	3
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	3
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	3
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	3
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	3
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	3
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	3
Brake hose damaged	3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Windscreen washer not working	3

MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN SERENAs year 2000

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