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S259 FBW

1998 Nissan Qx

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,714 mi
Last recorded95,714 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Qx94,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS259 FBW
MakeNissan
ModelQx
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2009 95,714 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 95,589 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2008 81,133 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 81,132 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 70,742 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 70,476 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2006 60,245 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 53,347 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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S259 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Qx in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S259 FBW, 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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What year was S259 FBW registered?

S259 FBW is a 1998 Nissan Qx, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S259 FBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S259 FBW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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