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MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN SUNNYs year 1996

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mot history
Pass percent:52.02%
(The average a petrol NISSAN SUNNY year 1996 passes without issue)
Based on:569 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded78
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively49
Registration plate lamp issues43
Headlamp aim out of alignment31
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|25
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|22
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|21
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|19
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|19
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|16
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|15
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|15
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|14
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|14
Registration plate issues13
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|11
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|11
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|10
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|10
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|10
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|10
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle8
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|8
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|8
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|8
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Emissions not tested |7.0|7
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|6
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|6
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|6
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|5
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|5
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|5
Rear brake application uneven5
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Horn not working |1.6.2a|5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|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 Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|4
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|3
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Windscreen has damage3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Front brake application uneven2
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|2
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|2
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s & o/s |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
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened upper spring cup |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Stop lamp not working all |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4|1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| obviously incorrectly positioned |1.1.A.3a|1
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|1
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|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
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
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1|1
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))1
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|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
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |6.1.D.1a|1
Steering wheel locking device missing |2.1.6|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
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|1
Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.D.1|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose |2.4.C.3a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to rear exhaust broken |7.1.2|1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Inner Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Nearside Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
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
Nearside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear brake binding1
Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Outer Rear 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 Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b|1
Offside Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b|1
Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Lower 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|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 Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH |FRONT| |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH X2 UPPER |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH |FRONT| |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH UPPER X2 |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1

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