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R102 XFC

1997 Nissan 100 Nx

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,512 mi
Last recorded127,512 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan 100 Nx82,928 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 XFC
MakeNissan
Model100 Nx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 127,512 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 127,508 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 127,497 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 127,488 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2014 127,487 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2013 116,086 miles

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

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

fuel pipe rusty by tank

Pass 20 Mar 2012 102,169 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2012 102,169 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2011 96,436 miles

Battery insecure

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

The exhaust is fouling the fuel tank

The steering rack securing bushes have slight play

Fail 31 Mar 2011 96,432 miles

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

The exhaust is fouling the fuel tank

The steering rack securing bushes have slight play

Pass 24 May 2010 92,752 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 88,503 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

older engine fitter at time of test

Fail 20 May 2009 88,480 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

older engine fitter at time of test

Pass 16 May 2008 81,546 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 81,484 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 76,638 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 76,638 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 67,773 miles

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

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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R102 XFC is a 1997 Nissan 100 Nx in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R102 XFC, 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.

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R102 XFC is a 1997 Nissan 100 Nx, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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