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MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN STAGEAs year 1997

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mot history
Pass percent:65.40%
(The average a petrol NISSAN STAGEA year 1997 passes without issue)
Based on:630 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|41
Headlamp aim out of alignment30
Registration plate lamp issues27
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|23
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|20
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively17
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|16
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|16
Brake pipe excessively corroded15
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|14
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|13
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|12
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|11
Registration plate issues10
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|10
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|7
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard |7.1.3|7
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Battery insecure |1.9.1|6
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|6
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|6
Horn not working |1.6.2a|5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|4
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Rear brake binding4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|3
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))3
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))3
Windscreen washer not working 3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Brake hose damaged2
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))2
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii||2
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii||2
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour blue and red |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour blue and red |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour blue |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour blue |1.1.A.3e|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Steering retaining device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Front Upper Steering retaining device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked |4.2.A.1a|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both |2.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end in arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working No fog light (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from turbo area |7.1.2|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.3.2b|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))1
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))1
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner an outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner lower arm ball joint has excessive play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached |5.3.2 |a| |i||1
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear subframe front mounting area |inner and outer sill| |2.4.A.3|1
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth |3.1.5|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing |2.2.C.1c|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2f|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a|1
Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Windscreen has damage1
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.D.1|1
Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))1
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Inner sill. |6.1.1 |c| |ii||1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Inner sill. |6.1.1 |c| |ii||1
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment |1.1.6 |c||1
Parking brake lever inoperative |1.1.6 |d||1
All position lamps not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative |4.5.3 |a| |ii||1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Offside Inner Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b|1
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|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
Horn control missing |1.6.1|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1i|1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |7.1.2 |e||1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c||1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box |8.2.2.1 |b||1
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1

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