Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1999 Nissan Qx?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1999 Nissan Qx?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1999 Nissan Qx?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 1999 Nissan Qx reliable?

Based on MOT data from 153 vehicles, the 1999 Nissan Qx has a first-time MOT pass rate of 73.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 1999 Nissan Qx?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 1999 Nissan Qx are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (44.6% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (41.9% of vehicles), Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (37.3% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1999 Nissan Qx?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Nissan Qx (1999)

153 real MOT outcomes analysed • 73.3% first-time pass rate

1999 Nissan Qx

CarHunch analysed 153 real MOT records for the 1999 Nissan Qx. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 1999 Nissan QX falls short of the UK average pass rate at 73.3% versus 80%, meaning you're statistically more likely to face a repair bill at MOT time—though the 15% dangerous defect rate stays below the worry threshold. With a median CarHunch score of just 50, this model sits squarely in the middle of the reliability spectrum for its age.

These vehicles are averaging around 93,000 miles, which is typical for a 25-year-old car, but the real story is in the data: owners are averaging 2.6 failures and 9.4 advisories per test, suggesting multiple niggles rather than catastrophic breakdowns. If you're considering one, budget for steady maintenance and get a pre-purchase inspection to check suspension, exhaust, and lighting—the advisories suggest wear rather than engineering failure, but small issues ignored become expensive ones.

We have limited data for the 1999 Nissan Qx — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

73.3%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

15%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.6

Over 9 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

88k

Middle half: 65k–113k

For context

These stats describe 153 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 153 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 44.6%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 37.3%

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 22.2%

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split · Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split

Exhaust & emissions 17.8%

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive

Lighting 17.6%

Nearside Stop lamp not working · Offside Stop lamp not working

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1999.

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Before you buy a 1999 Nissan Qx

Based on MOT data from 153 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 15% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 1999 Nissan Qx vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

88,183

typical

65,418

low mileage

112,613

high mileage

Half of all 1999 Nissan Qx vehicles fall between 65,418 and 112,613 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 65,418 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 65,418–112,613 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1999 Nissan Qxs sit.

⚠ Over 152,027 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

1999 Nissan Qx — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 30% of 1999 Nissan Qxs are still active.

Numbers are declining — 11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2019 (30% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2019.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.6

Avg failures per vehicle

9.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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