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C52 HGE

1985 Nissan 300 C

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,594 mi
Last recorded105,594 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

RegistrationC52 HGE
MakeNissan
Model300 C
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 105,594 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 104,766 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also mechanical components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 104,520 miles

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

surface rust underside

Pass 28 Jun 2022 104,445 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 104,445 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 104,267 miles

underside underseal / surface rust

Pass 8 Jul 2020 104,077 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface rust underside

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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C52 HGE is a 1985 Nissan 300 C in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C52 HGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C52 HGE registered?

C52 HGE is a 1985 Nissan 300 C, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C52 HGE safe to buy?

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