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A6 CYL

1986 Nissan 300 Zx

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,934 mi
Last recorded141,934 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Nissan 300 Zx91,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 CYL
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 141,934 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 141,932 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected rack mount rubber worn (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 141,359 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 139,063 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 138,665 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 138,198 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 138,099 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 138,086 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 138,081 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 137,168 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 134,808 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 134,377 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 133,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 May 2015 133,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 133,630 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 130,977 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 130,977 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 129,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

battery inscure

centre/rear exhaust rubber deterioated

Pass 9 May 2011 129,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 128,334 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

handbrake has long travel

Pass 12 May 2009 125,544 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 125,525 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/r bump stop perished

Pass 23 Apr 2008 121,259 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 12,125 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 117,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 117,628 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 117,628 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front chassis legs damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2006 109,411 miles

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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A6 CYL is a 1986 Nissan 300 Zx in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 91,836 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A6 CYL, 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 40 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A6 CYL is a 1986 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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