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P479 TBW

1996 Nissan Qx

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,869 mi
Last recorded119,869 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Nissan Qx105,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP479 TBW
MakeNissan
ModelQx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2008 119,869 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on both outer sills

Fail 14 Jul 2008 119,822 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 17 Jul 2007 102,979 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 102,808 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on chassis sections

o/s front brake rubbing slightly

How Reliable is the Nissan Qx?

Based on 6,130 MOT tests across 868 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
5,176
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
868
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 537
Brake pipe excessively corroded 380
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 336
Stop lamp not working 208
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 200
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P479 TBW is a 1996 Nissan Qx in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Qx models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 105,880 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 Qx fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 537 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P479 TBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Qx typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Nissan Qx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P479 TBW registered?

P479 TBW is a 1996 Nissan Qx, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P479 TBW safe to buy?

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