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C300 LGG

1986 Nissan 300 C

Gold Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,146 mi
Last recorded44,146 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1986 Nissan 300 C104,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC300 LGG
MakeNissan
Model300 C
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 44,146 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 42,998 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 42,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 41,301 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 41,296 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2006 39,964 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 39,964 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

advise corrosion at nearside and offside wing lowers and outer body sills(front).

advise corrosion on offside front metal brake pipes.

front lower valance corroded.

nearside and offside front flexi-hose ferrules corroded.

nearside and offside front flexi-hoses perished.

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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C300 LGG is a 1986 Nissan 300 C in Gold with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C300 LGG, 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 C300 LGG registered?

C300 LGG is a 1986 Nissan 300 C, first registered on 11 July 1986.

Is C300 LGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C300 LGG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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