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B5 JWG

1993 Nissan 300 Zx

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,160 mi
Last recorded105,160 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1993 Nissan 300 Zx95,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 JWG
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2014 105,160 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2011 104,614 miles

Battery insecure

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

black paint coating all under chasis

brake pipes has grease on them

cosmetic damage

rear steering damper slightly leaking

Fail 20 Jul 2011 104,608 miles

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

Nearside Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Battery insecure

Diff Has Oil Leaking

Front Brake Disc Pitted Inner Side

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 May 2008 104,296 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 102,306 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2007 102,296 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 100,587 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 100,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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B5 JWG is a 1993 Nissan 300 Zx in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 95,507 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 B5 JWG, 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 33 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B5 JWG registered?

B5 JWG is a 1993 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 10 February 1993.

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