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R696 SWA

1998 Nissan Qx

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,239 mi
Last recorded142,239 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Qx94,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR696 SWA
MakeNissan
ModelQx
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2010 142,239 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 142,221 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 132,058 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 132,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 127,763 miles

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

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

air bag light on

corrosion to o/s & n/s rear inner quarters

Fail 6 Mar 2008 127,743 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

corrosion to o/s & n/s rear inner quarters

Pass 6 Mar 2007 123,223 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 123,198 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 121,186 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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R696 SWA is a 1998 Nissan Qx in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R696 SWA, 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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R696 SWA is a 1998 Nissan Qx, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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