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B1 EKO

1989 Nissan 300 Zx

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,759 mi
Last recorded74,759 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Nissan 300 Zx98,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 EKO
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 74,759 miles

Near side headlight holed

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2025 74,759 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes to and from offside rear brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Near side headlight holed

Offside front brake pipe minor corrosion

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2024 74,626 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 74,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 74,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 73,683 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 72,772 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 72,580 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 71,474 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 70,861 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 70,649 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 70,186 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 70,186 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 69,745 miles

Stone chip in n/s/f headlight

Pass 5 Oct 2011 69,455 miles

both front lower ball joints have slight play

both steerring rack mountings have slight play

n/s headlight holed

Fail 4 Oct 2011 69,445 miles

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

both front lower ball joints have slight play

both steerring rack mountings have slight play

n/s headlight holed

Pass 17 Jan 2011 68,910 miles

o/s/r shocker damp

n/s headlight holed

Pass 3 Nov 2009 67,898 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 67,317 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 67,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 25 Sep 2007 66,785 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 66,253 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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B1 EKO is a 1989 Nissan 300 Zx in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 B1 EKO, 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 B1 EKO registered?

B1 EKO is a 1989 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 24 May 1989.

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