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C391 HCW

1985 Nissan 300 C

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

81,974 mi
Last recorded81,974 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Nissan 300 C98,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC391 HCW
MakeNissan
Model300 C
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 81,974 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 81,953 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Underbody components corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2023 81,910 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 81,122 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 80,915 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 79,232 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 78,653 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 76,594 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear at union (3.6.B.2c)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (2.4.G.2)

diff leak

Fail 10 Oct 2015 76,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear at union (3.6.B.2c)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (2.4.G.2)

diff leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 73,343 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 70,088 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 68,420 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 65,279 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 63,676 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 58,214 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 53,710 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 49,395 miles

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

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

brake pipes heavily undersealed; unable to assess corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2006 46,296 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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C391 HCW is a 1985 Nissan 300 C in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 C391 HCW, 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 C391 HCW registered?

C391 HCW is a 1985 Nissan 300 C, first registered on 26 September 1985.

Is C391 HCW safe to buy?

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