MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,709 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear quarter panel lower inner sill
Offside Rear quarter panel lower inner sill
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Both sides inner sill area been repaired but has had filler applied to cover repair (Benefit of doubt
Both sides outer sill area corroded
Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine mount Support panel cross member excessively corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
General under body corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (Recommend attention soon (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension components corroded (Recommend attention soon
Tow bar been complete removed, Excessive corrosion within 30 cm of to bar mounting point
Emissions not tested Due to major leak on exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Inner sill area (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Both sides outer sill area corroded
Both sides inner sill area been repaired but has had filler applied to cover repair (Benefit of doubt
Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine mount Support panel cross member excessively corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
General under body corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (Recommend attention soon (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension components corroded (Recommend attention soon
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all underside suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
all underside suspension components corroded
both front windscreen wipers slightly smearing screen
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both rear brake discs pitted and scorred
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
rear nearside disc rusty and pads low
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Nissan Qx?
Based on 6,130 MOT tests across 868 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S178 HBW is a 1998 Nissan Qx in Beige with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 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 S178 HBW, 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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S178 HBW is a 1998 Nissan Qx, first registered on 17 December 1998.
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