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R234 VFC

1997 Nissan Qx

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

139,965 mi
Last recorded139,965 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Qx103,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 VFC
MakeNissan
ModelQx
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 139,965 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear exhuast section in poor condition

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 128,306 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s wiper poor condition

Fail 1 Oct 2011 128,227 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s wiper poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2010 118,436 miles

front disc pads below 50% worn

Fail 15 Sep 2010 118,401 miles

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

front disc pads below 50% worn

Pass 3 Aug 2009 106,477 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 106,477 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 89,278 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 89,278 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 75,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear number plates slightly damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2007 75,498 miles

front and rear number plates slightly damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2006 63,015 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 60,311 miles

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

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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R234 VFC is a 1997 Nissan Qx in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 R234 VFC, 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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R234 VFC is a 1997 Nissan Qx, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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