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B709 ETW

1985 Nissan 300 Zx

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

97,761 mi
Last recorded97,761 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1985 Nissan 300 Zx74,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB709 ETW
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2009 97,761 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s outter front sill corroded

n/s/front tyre walls cut and perished

Fail 12 May 2009 97,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front number plate cracked

n/s outter front sill corroded

n/s/front tyre walls cut and perished

Pass 8 May 2008 96,355 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion in o/s rear inner wing

covers on sills

Fail 7 May 2008 96,355 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery insecure

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion in o/s rear inner wing

covers on sills

Fail 14 Mar 2008 96,352 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Battery insecure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion in o/s/r inner quater

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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B709 ETW is a 1985 Nissan 300 Zx in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1985 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 74,641 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 B709 ETW, 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 41 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 B709 ETW registered?

B709 ETW is a 1985 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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