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R873 WUD

1997 Nissan Qx

Red Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,371 mi
Last recorded100,371 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Qx103,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 WUD
MakeNissan
ModelQx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2013 100,371 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres slightly perished

vichle has general underside surface corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2012 97,433 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

centre exhaust poor condition

Pass 14 Dec 2011 95,061 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 95,051 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 92,164 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 88,492 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 84,517 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 84,517 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 80,290 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 78,314 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 78,311 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

brake discs rusty

under side very rusty

Fail 21 Nov 2005 74,800 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 74,800 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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R873 WUD is a 1997 Nissan Qx in Red with a 2,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R873 WUD, 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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What year was R873 WUD registered?

R873 WUD is a 1997 Nissan Qx, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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