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R490 XFC

1997 Nissan Qx

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,630 mi
Last recorded112,630 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Nissan Qx103,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR490 XFC
MakeNissan
ModelQx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2007 112,630 miles

damage to screen

end float in both outer cv joints

front bumper damaged

front number plate broken

offside rear tyre on 3mm

parking brake lever close to end of travel

rear brake pads look low

slight leak on power steering rubber return pipe

slight play in offside of power steering rack

Fail 29 Nov 2007 112,560 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

damage to screen

end float in both outer cv joints

front bumper damaged

front number plate broken

offside rear tyre on 3mm

parking brake lever close to end of travel

power steering fluid low

rear brake pads look low

slight leak on power steering rubber return pipe

slight play in offside of power steering rack

Pass 5 Dec 2006 104,556 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 91,468 miles

HIDH LEVEL STOP LAMP NOT WORKING . CUSTOMER SAID NOT WIRED UP.

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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R490 XFC is a 1997 Nissan Qx in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R490 XFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R490 XFC registered?

R490 XFC is a 1997 Nissan Qx, first registered on 2 December 1997.

Is R490 XFC safe to buy?

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