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TIW 9896

1997 Nissan Qx

Blue Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,136 mi
Last recorded109,136 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Qx103,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIW 9896
MakeNissan
ModelQx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 109,136 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2010 109,136 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 101,582 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 101,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower An item not tested (Manual)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2008 98,218 miles

COOLANT/TRANSFER PIPE IS CORRODED AND LEAKING COOLANT.

Front brake hoses deteriorating.

Front number plate cracked.

Fuel pipes corroded.

Inner rear brake pads are wearing.

N/S/R inner body corrosion.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

The O/S/R door cannot be opened but secures ok.

Three nails found in the N/S/R tyre.

rev counter does not operate.

Fail 30 Oct 2008 98,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

COOLANT/TRANSFER PIPE IS CORRODED AND LEAKING COOLANT.

Front brake hoses deteriorating.

Front number plate cracked.

Fuel pipes corroded.

Inner rear brake pads are wearing.

N/S/R inner body corrosion.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

The O/S/R door cannot be opened but secures ok.

Three nails found in the N/S/R tyre.

rev counter does not operate.

Pass 24 Sep 2007 88,661 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 72,328 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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TIW 9896 is a 1997 Nissan Qx in Blue with a 2,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TIW 9896, 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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TIW 9896 is a 1997 Nissan Qx, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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