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C17 JAP

1999 Nissan 300 Zx

White Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,692 mi
Last recorded90,692 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Nissan 300 Zx95,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 JAP
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 90,692 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 90,529 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jul 2020 88,915 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 86,509 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 84,558 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 84,546 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel hose slightly damaged underbonnet (7.2.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 84,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 81,605 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 81,595 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right dip (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Respectfully suggest checking ALL suspension fittings and lock-nuts for correct torque,

Pass 11 Jun 2015 78,417 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 111,117 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 111,115 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 113,089 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 113,089 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 112,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 112,402 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 112,402 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2007 110,249 miles

N/S front wing mirror missing

Fail 25 Nov 2007 110,249 miles

N/S front wing mirror missing

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 109,242 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 108,837 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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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C17 JAP is a 1999 Nissan 300 Zx in White with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 95,000 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 C17 JAP, 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 27 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C17 JAP registered?

C17 JAP is a 1999 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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