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P916 AFC

1996 Nissan Qx

Green Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

199,813 mi
Last recorded199,813 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 1996 Nissan Qx105,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP916 AFC
MakeNissan
ModelQx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 199,813 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin signs brake has been binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

offside front wiper spindle is worn

offside rear tyre worn slightly unevenly on inner edge

Fail 5 Feb 2019 199,813 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin signs brake has been binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

power steering fluid is low

Pass 6 Mar 2018 185,683 miles

advise both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

advise damage to screen

advise exhaust joints corroded

advise front and rear brake pipes corroded

advise front and rear coil springs corroded

advise handbrake slightly long

advise n/s and o/s outer cv joints slightly worn

advise n/s and o/s outer sills corroded

advise n/s and o/s rear lower inner valance holed and corroded

advise oil leak

advise slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint

Fail 26 Feb 2018 185,676 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported AND FLEXY SNAPPED (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL, MARKED IN YELLOW. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (2.4.G.1)

Front Oil leak X2 ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X2 SILLS NS/OS (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' X2 (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 174,259 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Wing damage

Oil leak ()

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X2 SILL (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X2 (2.7.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage CHASSIS (6.1.A.1)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Rear suspension slightly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 174,259 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + PERISHED (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Wing damage

Oil leak ()

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X2 SILL (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X2 (2.7.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage CHASSIS (6.1.A.1)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Rear suspension slightly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 165,531 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded X4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 165,531 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded ARCH X2 (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER AND OUTER SILL FRONT AND REAR (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER AND OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNNER AND OUTER SILLS FRONT AND REAR (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER AND OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded X4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 154,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2015 154,976 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 143,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 143,675 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 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 134,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust poor

Fail 20 Feb 2013 134,199 miles

Offside Inner 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust poor

Pass 20 Feb 2012 127,776 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 127,776 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 122,671 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear end rusty

Pass 25 Jan 2010 114,053 miles

Both rear lower wing inner panels corroded and holed

Damage to nearside front bumper

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

Front and rear number plates starting to fade

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front lower cross member corroded and holed

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake sticking slightly

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 113,094 miles

Advise Rectification of Above

Very Strong Smell of Petrol from inside the Vehicle

Pass 24 Jan 2008 112,545 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 107,452 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 102,133 miles

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

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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P916 AFC is a 1996 Nissan Qx in Green with a 2,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P916 AFC, 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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P916 AFC is a 1996 Nissan Qx, first registered on 26 November 1996.

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