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M261 RCF

1995 Nissan 100 Nx

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

126,161 mi
Last recorded126,161 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Nissan 100 Nx88,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM261 RCF
MakeNissan
Model100 Nx
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 126,161 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

corrosion is evedent throught the under side of the vehicle

slight corrosion on n/s and o/s inner sills

Pass 16 Jun 2009 121,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 121,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 114,667 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 114,667 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 107,737 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 107,737 miles

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

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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 13 Jun 2006 100,532 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2005 93,219 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 93,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

oil leak

How Reliable is the Nissan 100 Nx?

Based on 9,118 MOT tests across 1,570 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
4,766
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,570
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,144
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,089
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 911
Brake pipe excessively corroded 902
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 419
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M261 RCF is a 1995 Nissan 100 Nx in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1995 Nissan 100 Nx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 88,693 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 100 Nx fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M261 RCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan 100 Nx typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 31 years old, this Nissan 100 Nx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M261 RCF is a 1995 Nissan 100 Nx, first registered on 8 June 1995.

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