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P161 HWL

1997 Nissan 100 Nx

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

113,555 mi
Last recorded113,555 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan 100 Nx82,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 HWL
MakeNissan
Model100 Nx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 113,555 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust fouling rear of body

genral corrosion to body & underside

Fail 18 May 2009 113,555 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust fouling rear of body

genral corrosion to body & underside

Pass 22 May 2008 100,694 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 May 2008 100,694 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2007 87,848 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 87,842 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 72,729 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 72,727 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2006 72,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air filter loose

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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P161 HWL is a 1997 Nissan 100 Nx in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1997 Nissan 100 Nx models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.9% with a typical mileage of 82,928 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P161 HWL, 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 29 years old, this Nissan 100 Nx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P161 HWL registered?

P161 HWL is a 1997 Nissan 100 Nx, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P161 HWL safe to buy?

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