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V78 DRT

1999 Nissan Qx

Blue Petrol 1995cc

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MOT Status

Expired

Expires22 Sep 2025

Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)

Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

42,556 mi

Last recorded42,556 miles

Recorded on23 Sep 2024

Typical for 1999 Nissan Qx82,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV78 DRT

MakeNissan

ModelQx

Year1999

ColourBlue

Fuel typePetrol

Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail

Pass 23 Sep 2024 42,556 miles

(vehicle underside and wheel arches covered in thick under seal impeeding full inspection of components)

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (all) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front (slight brake bind)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (recommend replacement) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear (inner wheel arch area corroded)

Offside Rear (slight brake bind)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 42,382 miles

(both outer sills corroded in various positions)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (perished) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer (cv boot has small pin hole)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (perished) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (recommend replacement) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (outer sill area near wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear (rear suspension corroded)

Pass 28 Oct 2022 41,951 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

PIN HOLE LEAK IN NSF OUTER CV GAITOR

Fail 27 Oct 2022 41,948 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

PIN HOLE LEAK IN NSF OUTER CV GAITOR

Pass 15 Sep 2021 41,731 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 41,731 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 41,122 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

O/S WIPER BLADE SPLITTING

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

SQUEAK FROM OSR BRAKE WHILST IN ROLLER TESTER

Pass 12 Sep 2019 39,526 miles

EXHAUST: CATALYST HEAT SHIELD NOT FULLY SECURED

EXHAUST: MIDDLE PIPE HEATSHIELD NOT FULLY SECURED

NSR TYRE AGED (2010)

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (e))

OSR TYRE AGED (2009)

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

SQUEAK FROM OSR BRAKE WHILST IN ROLLER TESTER

Fail 12 Sep 2019 39,526 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

EXHAUST: CATALYST HEAT SHIELD NOT FULLY SECURED

EXHAUST: MIDDLE PIPE HEATSHIELD NOT FULLY SECURED

NSR TYRE AGED (2010)

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (e))

OSR TYRE AGED (2009)

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

SQUEAK FROM OSR BRAKE WHILST IN ROLLER TESTER

Pass 20 Sep 2018 36,921 miles

EXHAUST: CATALYST HEAT SHIELD NOT FULLY SECURED

NSR TYRE AGED

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OSR BRAKE PADS APPROACHING 1.5MM THICKNESS

OSR TYRE AGED

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

SQUEAK FROM OSR BRAKE WHILST IN ROLLER TESTER

Fail 19 Sep 2018 36,919 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT OF INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST: CATALYST HEAT SHIELD NOT FULLY SECURED

NSR TYRE AGED

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OSR BRAKE PADS APPROACHING 1.5MM THICKNESS

OSR TYRE AGED

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

SQUEAK FROM OSR BRAKE WHILST IN ROLLER TESTER

Pass 18 Sep 2017 34,186 miles

FRONT CROSS MEMBER SLIGHTLY CORRODED

NSF TYRE AGED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OSF TYRE AGED

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt AGED (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 34,186 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

FRONT CROSS MEMBER SLIGHTLY CORRODED

NSF TYRE AGED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OSF TYRE AGED

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt AGED (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 32,143 miles

FRONT CROSSMEMBER CORRODED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OUTER FACE PITTED (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 31,194 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OUTER FACE PITTED (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 31,193 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OUTER FACE PITTED (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 30,528 miles

SLIGHT BIND IN OSR BRAKE - ADVISE REAR BRAKE SERVICE

Fail 23 Sep 2014 30,528 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ALL TYRE PRESSURES LOW

SLIGHT BIND IN OSR BRAKE - ADVISE REAR BRAKE SERVICE

Pass 13 Sep 2013 29,113 miles

Pass 19 Sep 2012 28,347 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2011 27,791 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 26,409 miles

O/S/R road wheel slightly binding.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 24,924 miles

Pass 11 Sep 2008 23,953 miles

Pass 11 Sep 2007 21,316 miles

Pass 21 Sep 2006 19,143 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Qx?

Based on 6,130 MOT tests across 868 vehicles.

67.6%

Pass Rate

5,176

Miles/Year

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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V78 DRT is a 1999 Nissan Qx in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 V78 DRT, 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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V78 DRT is a 1999 Nissan Qx, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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