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N396 DBW

1996 Nissan Qx

Silver Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,383 mi
Last recorded181,383 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Qx105,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN396 DBW
MakeNissan
ModelQx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 181,383 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 181,302 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 173,125 miles

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

low effort on nearside parking brake

Fail 17 Mar 2009 173,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

low effort on nearside parking brake

Pass 8 Apr 2008 166,663 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slightly low effort recorded on nearside park brake

Pass 12 Apr 2007 158,774 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 149,986 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 149,986 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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N396 DBW is a 1996 Nissan Qx in Silver with a 2,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N396 DBW, 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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What year was N396 DBW registered?

N396 DBW is a 1996 Nissan Qx, first registered on 11 January 1996.

Is N396 DBW safe to buy?

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