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A14 CKJ

1989 Nissan 300 Zx

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,946 mi
Last recorded88,946 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Nissan 300 Zx98,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 CKJ
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 88,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 87,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hose to caliper - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hose to caliper - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 87,523 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hose to caliper - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hose to caliper - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 86,928 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both - split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 85,541 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box at join to backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 2.5-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 82,660 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 79,249 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear sill slightly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2020 74,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joins leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2020 74,649 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joins leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective making contact with rear anti roll bar (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 70,260 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 64,795 miles

rear brake pads worn low

slight movement in o/s inner track rod end

Pass 10 Apr 2017 60,849 miles

cracks in nearside front tyre tread

Fail 10 Apr 2017 60,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

cracks in nearside front tyre tread

Fail 22 Nov 2011 60,627 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 58,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

front number plate could be better

Fail 25 Nov 2010 58,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

front number plate could be better

Fail 21 Nov 2009 55,956 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 55,956 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 53,823 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 53,823 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 49,280 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 49,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 47,101 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 46,849 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Nissan 300 Zx?

Based on 30,576 MOT tests across 3,810 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
1,225
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
3,810
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,493
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,351
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,351
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 869
fog lamp not working 867
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A14 CKJ is a 1989 Nissan 300 Zx in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1989 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 98,453 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 300 Zx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,493 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A14 CKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan 300 Zx typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A14 CKJ is a 1989 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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