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B842 BFJ

1985 Nissan 300 Zx

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,406 mi
Last recorded78,406 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 1985 Nissan 300 Zx74,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB842 BFJ
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2009 78,406 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 77,824 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 76,672 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 76,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 75,727 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 75,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 74,386 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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B842 BFJ is a 1985 Nissan 300 Zx in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B842 BFJ, 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 B842 BFJ registered?

B842 BFJ is a 1985 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B842 BFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B842 BFJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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