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B888 LBC

1985 Nissan 300 C

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

46,753 mi
Last recorded46,753 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Nissan 300 C98,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB888 LBC
MakeNissan
Model300 C
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 46,753 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 45,507 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 45,358 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear door corroded

Nearside Rear door jar slightly corroded

Nearside Rear roof gutter slightly corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 45,357 miles

Nearside Boot lid component corroded and likely to cause injury hinge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Boot lid component corroded and likely to cause injury hinge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated boot floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tailgate component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear door corroded

Nearside Rear door jar slightly corroded

Nearside Rear roof gutter slightly corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 45,290 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 45,191 miles

minor corrosion throughout

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 45,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 45,065 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 45,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 44,932 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 44,874 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 44,862 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 44,838 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 44,609 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 44,377 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 43,987 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 43,316 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 42,686 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Dec 2005 41,954 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan 300 C?

Based on 1,033 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
1,198
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 96
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Brake pipe excessively corroded 41
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 38
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 27
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B888 LBC is a 1985 Nissan 300 C in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1985 Nissan 300 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 98,450 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan 300 C fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 96 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B888 LBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan 300 C typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Nissan 300 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B888 LBC registered?

B888 LBC is a 1985 Nissan 300 C, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is B888 LBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B888 LBC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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