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C200 VVC

1985 Nissan 300 C

Maroon Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,794 mi
Last recorded42,794 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Nissan 300 C98,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC200 VVC
MakeNissan
Model300 C
Year1985
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 42,794 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Slight dampness rear diff

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 42,166 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 42,166 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 40,756 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 39,968 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 38,916 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 38,499 miles

slight surface corrosion to outer sills

Fail 15 Jan 2020 38,499 miles

Emissions not tested due to broken exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight surface corrosion to outer sills

Pass 4 Feb 2019 38,186 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 37,931 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 37,706 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 37,582 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 37,250 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 37,172 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 37,046 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 36,773 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 36,598 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 36,510 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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C200 VVC is a 1985 Nissan 300 C in Maroon with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C200 VVC, 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 C200 VVC registered?

C200 VVC is a 1985 Nissan 300 C, first registered on 1 September 1985.

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