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S178 HBW

1998 Nissan Qx

Beige Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

154,709 mi
Last recorded154,709 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Nissan Qx94,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS178 HBW
MakeNissan
ModelQx
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 154,709 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 151,428 miles

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))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 151,354 miles

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 137,397 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 137,397 miles

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 ()

Pass 5 Sep 2018 133,215 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 133,178 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 129,948 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 122,953 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 117,430 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 117,426 miles

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 114,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Apr 2015 114,628 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 110,682 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 106,409 miles

both rear brake discs pitted and scorred

Fail 9 Jul 2013 106,319 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 98,692 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 94,450 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 94,450 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 82,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 71,595 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 66,968 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 61,419 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 55,442 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 47,837 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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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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