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R257 MSO

1998 Nissan Qx

Maroon Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,823 mi
Last recorded137,823 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2007
Typical for 1998 Nissan Qx94,855 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 MSO
MakeNissan
ModelQx
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2007 137,823 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 137,823 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 129,482 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2006 129,476 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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R257 MSO is a 1998 Nissan Qx in Maroon with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Qx models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 94,855 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 R257 MSO, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Qx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R257 MSO registered?

R257 MSO is a 1998 Nissan Qx, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R257 MSO safe to buy?

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