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R485 YWL

1997 Nissan 100 Nx

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

137,867 mi
Last recorded137,867 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan 100 Nx82,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR485 YWL
MakeNissan
Model100 Nx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2016 137,867 miles

Emissions not tested due to over heating and coolant leak from radiator (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 129,982 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

general underside corrosion to chsssis/body

slightly low effort to n/s parking brake in operation

Fail 3 Jul 2015 129,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

general underside corrosion to chsssis/body

slightly low effort to n/s parking brake in operation

Pass 1 Jul 2014 121,110 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

sill covers fitted

under body steel fuel lines corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2014 120,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

sill covers fitted

under body steel fuel lines corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 100,286 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

imbalance on rear brake application 22% , new shoes fitted still need to bed in

unable to check outer sills

Fail 3 Apr 2013 100,274 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

unable to check outer sills

Pass 29 Mar 2012 83,249 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

underbody steel fuel lines have surface corrossion

Fail 29 Mar 2012 83,236 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

underbody steel fuel lines have surface corrossion

Pass 8 Apr 2011 67,522 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure

fluctuation on o/s/r brake reading

imbalance on rear brake reading

Fail 25 Mar 2011 67,515 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

fluctuation on o/s/r brake reading

imbalance on rear brake reading

Fail 8 Mar 2011 67,495 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracks on sidewall./n/s/f brake binding slightly.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 62,129 miles

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

vehicle is import and non catalytic engine system, documents produced by owner show vehicle subject to lower standard of test

Fail 22 Feb 2010 62,129 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 56,601 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 53,840 miles

some brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2008 53,840 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2007 42,411 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 28,743 miles

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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R485 YWL is a 1997 Nissan 100 Nx in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1997 Nissan 100 Nx models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.9% with a typical mileage of 82,928 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 R485 YWL, 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 29 years old, this Nissan 100 Nx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R485 YWL is a 1997 Nissan 100 Nx, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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