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P697 BWL

1997 Nissan Qx

Silver Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,431 mi
Last recorded106,431 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Qx103,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP697 BWL
MakeNissan
ModelQx
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 106,431 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 166,426 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner seal (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 102,671 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 102,669 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front tyre nailed

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2015 98,221 miles

N/s wiper split at ends

Pass 9 Apr 2014 94,360 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 88,781 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 88,774 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Slight seepage of oil from radiator cooler components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 84,533 miles

offside rear tyre outer wall damaged & outer tread edge cuts all round ( just within mot spec)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 80,857 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 76,768 miles

Front subframe surface corrosion

Offside rear tyre outer wall damaged ( ok For Mot)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 73,112 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 68,846 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre wall and tread is cracking.

Fail 12 Mar 2008 68,846 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre wall and tread is cracking.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 64,716 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 64,715 miles

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

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 59,235 miles

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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P697 BWL is a 1997 Nissan Qx in Silver with a 2,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Qx models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 103,408 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P697 BWL, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Qx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P697 BWL is a 1997 Nissan Qx, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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