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C133 FWL

1986 Nissan 300 Zx

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,258 mi
Last recorded123,258 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1986 Nissan 300 Zx91,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC133 FWL
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 123,258 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F Tyre has a cut in the Side Wall

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2010 123,258 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F Tyre has a cut in the Side Wall

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2008 117,397 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 117,393 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 113,433 miles

Coolant leak

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

both rear tyres has small cracks starting in tread

nearside rear shock appears to be second hand

Fail 28 Apr 2007 113,390 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside 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)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

evidense of filler in most prescibed areas but unable to prove structual failure

offside front chassis corroded outside prescribed areas

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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C133 FWL is a 1986 Nissan 300 Zx in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 91,836 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 C133 FWL, 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 40 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C133 FWL is a 1986 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 1 February 1986.

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