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R681 CBM

1997 Nissan Qx

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

158,855 mi
Last recorded158,855 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Qx103,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR681 CBM
MakeNissan
ModelQx
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 158,855 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 151,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2013 151,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 145,442 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2012 145,442 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 139,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 133,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 133,095 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 126,057 miles

Oil leak

brake performance very low from nearside rear foot and parking brake

handbrake comes up high

nearside rear brake caliper looks slightly oily

nearside rear tyre very close to limit and deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2009 126,057 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

brake performance very low from nearside rear foot and parking brake

handbrake comes up high

nearside rear brake caliper looks slightly oily

nearside rear tyre very close to limit and deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2008 117,312 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 117,270 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 108,339 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 99,628 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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R681 CBM is a 1997 Nissan Qx in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R681 CBM, 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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R681 CBM is a 1997 Nissan Qx, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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