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A5 YMY

1991 Nissan 300 Zx

Yellow Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

93,900 mi
Last recorded93,900 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Nissan 300 Zx101,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 YMY
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 93,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 93,859 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 93,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 93,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 95,332 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 93,628 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undersealent applied

Pass 21 Aug 2018 93,628 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 93,628 miles

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

all underside of vehicle has been treated to prevent corrosion

Fail 3 May 2017 93,628 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

all underside of vehicle has been treated to prevent corrosion

Pass 19 May 2016 93,474 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 91,474 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 90,393 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 88,985 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 88,985 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 88,577 miles

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 88,577 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 87,777 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 87,777 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2009 87,500 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 86,396 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 86,396 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 19 Dec 2007

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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A5 YMY is a 1991 Nissan 300 Zx in Yellow with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1991 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 101,002 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 A5 YMY, 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 35 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A5 YMY registered?

A5 YMY is a 1991 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is A5 YMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 YMY shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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