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L551 XLM

1998 Nissan 100 Nx

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

171,506 mi
Last recorded171,506 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL551 XLM
MakeNissan
Model100 Nx
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2008 171,506 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 148,493 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 148,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 132,777 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 132,777 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Nissan 100 Nx?

Based on 9,118 MOT tests across 1,570 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
4,766
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,570
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,144
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,089
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 911
Brake pipe excessively corroded 902
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 419
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L551 XLM is a 1998 Nissan 100 Nx in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

The most common reason a Nissan 100 Nx fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L551 XLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan 100 Nx typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Nissan 100 Nx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L551 XLM registered?

L551 XLM is a 1998 Nissan 100 Nx, first registered on 9 September 1998.

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