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N342 LFC

1996 Nissan Qx

Blue Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

128,385 mi
Last recorded128,385 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Qx105,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN342 LFC
MakeNissan
ModelQx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2013 128,385 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

advise vehicle structure heavily corroded advise exhaust system corroded advise o/s/r tyre worn on edges advise exhaust front mounting broken/exhaust still supported

Pass 6 Aug 2012 121,403 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise vehicle structure corroded advise exhaust system corroded advise o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 2 Aug 2012 121,370 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise vehicle structure corroded advise exhaust system corroded advise o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Aug 2011 114,035 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 113,903 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

advise o/s/r brake disc worn advise o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r brake pipes corroded advise n/s/f tyre worn on edges advise vehicle structure corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2010 105,967 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 105,940 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

advise o/s/r brake disc corroded advise o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r brake pipes corroded advise vehicle structure corroded advise o/s/r tyre worn on edges advise wiperblades slighty split

Pass 22 Jun 2009 97,091 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 97,091 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

advise o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r brake pipes corroded advise o/s/r tyre worn on edges advise o/s/r brake discs worn advise vehicle structure corroded advise front noplate damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2008 83,686 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 83,654 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise n/s/r shockabsorber damp advise front and rear brake pipes corroded advise o/s and n/s wiperblades slighty split

Pass 31 Jan 2007 69,143 miles

front brake discs corroded †surface corrsion to various brake pipes †rera brake pads worn low †front brake pads worn †front tyres worn on edges †exhaust system heavely corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2006 57,513 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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N342 LFC is a 1996 Nissan Qx in Blue with a 2,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Qx models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 105,880 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 N342 LFC, 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 30 years old, this Nissan Qx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N342 LFC is a 1996 Nissan Qx, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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