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MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN SILVIAs year 1988

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mot history
Pass percent:56.03%
(The average a petrol NISSAN SILVIA year 1988 passes without issue)
Based on:464 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment44
Brake pipe excessively corroded41
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|29
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively28
Rear brake binding18
Registration plate lamp issues17
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|16
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort14
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|12
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|12
Horn not working |1.6.2a|12
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|11
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|10
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Registration plate issues9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle9
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|8
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|6
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|5
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|5
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|4
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside 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 Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|3
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|3
Power steering pump drive system missing |2.3.6|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Offside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|2
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|2
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|2
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1|1
Offside Front Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint |2.5.B.2a|1
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Offside Rear Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Rear brake application uneven1
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect poss bulb fitting |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Front brake application uneven1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Brake hose stretched |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing cable clip |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2|1
Offside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2|1
Offside Rear coil spring inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2|1
Nearside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Windscreen has damage1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|1
Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position |adjustable type| |2.1.2a|1
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Parking brake lever releases when knocked |3.1.6a|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|1
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment |3.5.1f|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Horn control missing |1.6.1|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1

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