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V238 MEW

1999 Nissan Qx

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,329 mi
Last recorded128,329 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Nissan Qx82,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV238 MEW
MakeNissan
ModelQx
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 128,329 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 128,322 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 116,671 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 103,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 103,119 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 102,986 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 89,802 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 89,801 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine missfire evident

Pass 6 Dec 2008 83,035 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Nov 2007 75,653 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 66,807 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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V238 MEW is a 1999 Nissan Qx in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Qx models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 82,517 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 V238 MEW, 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 27 years old, this Nissan Qx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V238 MEW is a 1999 Nissan Qx, first registered on 24 November 1999.

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