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ABC 196T

1989 Nissan 300 Zx

Yellow Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,267 mi
Last recorded144,267 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2008
Typical for 1989 Nissan 300 Zx98,453 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABC 196T
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2008 144,267 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 144,266 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 14,164 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 124,755 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 124,755 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

n/s/f tyre bold on edges & inner wall splitting.both rear tyres nearing limits & inner walls splitting

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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ABC 196T is a 1989 Nissan 300 Zx in Yellow with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ABC 196T, 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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What year was ABC 196T registered?

ABC 196T is a 1989 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is ABC 196T safe to buy?

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