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C170 KOO

1986 Nissan 300 C

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,180 mi
Last recorded90,180 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Nissan 300 C104,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC170 KOO
MakeNissan
Model300 C
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 90,180 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 89,266 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 87,894 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 87,362 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 86,666 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 85,400 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 84,242 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 83,154 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 83,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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C170 KOO is a 1986 Nissan 300 C in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1986 Nissan 300 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 104,128 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 C170 KOO, 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 40 years old, this Nissan 300 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C170 KOO registered?

C170 KOO is a 1986 Nissan 300 C, first registered on 9 January 1986.

Is C170 KOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C170 KOO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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