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C530 WJU

1985 Nissan 300 C

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,208 mi
Last recorded92,208 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Nissan 300 C98,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC530 WJU
MakeNissan
Model300 C
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 92,208 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 91,755 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 91,270 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 90,643 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 89,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 88,866 miles

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

Front and rear underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Nearside rear lower wing corroded outside of prescribed area

Pass 28 Apr 2018 87,657 miles

Nearside Front floor pan slight corrosion

Fail 13 May 2017 87,653 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 86,895 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 84,141 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside rear inner sills have areas of light corrosion

Fail 1 Jun 2015 84,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside rear inner sills have areas of light corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2014 82,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

play in sterring inner joints

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 80,481 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 79,353 miles

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

Corrosion in boot well

Pass 9 May 2011 78,137 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 76,882 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 76,882 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 76,878 miles

Front No plate deteriorating

Front subframe bushes deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 76,324 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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C530 WJU is a 1985 Nissan 300 C in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 C530 WJU, 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 C530 WJU registered?

C530 WJU is a 1985 Nissan 300 C, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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The MOT history for C530 WJU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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