MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN SKYLINEs year 1998

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Pass percent:74.79%

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

Based on:4,284 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	193
Headlamp aim out of alignment	153
Brake pipe excessively corroded	141
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	121
Registration plate lamp issues	116
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	115
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	101
Registration plate issues	78
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	54
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	46
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	46
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	42
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	39
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard \|7.1.3\|	36
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	28
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	28
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	27
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	27
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	26
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	26
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	21
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	20
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	19
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	18
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	17
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	17
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	14
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	14
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	13
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	13
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	12
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	12
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing \|1.3.1b\|	12
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	12
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	12
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	11
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	11
Windscreen washer not working	11
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	11
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|c\|\|	10
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	10
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	9
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	9
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	9
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	9
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	9
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	8
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	8
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	8
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	8
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	8
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	8
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	8
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	7
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	7
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	7
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	7
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	7
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Nearside Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1i\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	6
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	6
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	6
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	6
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	6
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))	6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard \|8.2.1.1 \|a\|\|	6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	6
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1i\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	5
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	5
Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	5
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	5
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	5
Driver`s airbag missing \|5.4.1\|	5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Windscreen has damage	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	4
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))	4
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	4
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	4
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	4
Drivers airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))	4
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault \|7.1.6 \|a\|\|	4
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	4
Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))	4
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|a\|\|	4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|a\|\|	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4

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Most common failures	No# failures
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	193
Headlamp aim out of alignment	153
Brake pipe excessively corroded	141
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	121
Registration plate lamp issues	116
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	115
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	101
Registration plate issues	78
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	54
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	46
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	46
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	42
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	39
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard \|7.1.3\|	36
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	28
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	28
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	27
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	27
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	26
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	26
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	21
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	20
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	19
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	18
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	17
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	17
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	14
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	14
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	13
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	13
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	12
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	12
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing \|1.3.1b\|	12
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	12
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	12
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	11
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	11
Windscreen washer not working	11
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	11
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|c\|\|	10
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	10
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	9
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	9
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	9
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	9
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	9
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	8
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	8
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	8
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	8
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	8
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	8
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	8
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	7
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	7
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	7
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	7
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	7
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Nearside Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1i\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	6
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	6
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	6
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	6
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	6
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))	6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard \|8.2.1.1 \|a\|\|	6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	6
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1i\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	5
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	5
Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	5
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	5
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	5
Driver`s airbag missing \|5.4.1\|	5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Windscreen has damage	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	4
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))	4
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	4
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	4
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	4
Drivers airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))	4
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault \|7.1.6 \|a\|\|	4
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	4
Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))	4
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|a\|\|	4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|a\|\|	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4

MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN SKYLINEs year 1998

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