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P17 PET

1996 Nissan Qx

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

154,693 mi
Last recorded154,693 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Qx105,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 PET
MakeNissan
ModelQx
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 154,693 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 154,693 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 148,637 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 148,637 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 142,628 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 142,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 137,360 miles

offside and nearside rear brake discs deteriorated- corroded/grooved

Fail 18 Oct 2011 137,360 miles

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

offside and nearside rear brake discs deteriorated- corroded/grooved

Pass 22 Oct 2010 123,545 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 110,688 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 110,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 100,530 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 100,530 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 87,037 miles

both rear tyre inner edges wearing/worn

Fail 2 Oct 2007 87,037 miles

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

both rear tyre inner edges wearing/worn

Pass 21 Sep 2006 69,155 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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P17 PET is a 1996 Nissan Qx in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P17 PET, 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 P17 PET registered?

P17 PET is a 1996 Nissan Qx, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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