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C552 JAV

1985 Nissan 300 C

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,627 mi
Last recorded90,627 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 1985 Nissan 300 C98,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC552 JAV
MakeNissan
Model300 C
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 90,627 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 90,627 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Missfire from engine

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 89,232 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f brake caliper slightly sticking on sliders

o/s hand-brake slighly low effort

Pass 8 Aug 2011 83,791 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

welded repairs ro both rear sills ,under floor undersealed covering pipes and body

wipers slightly insecure cable-tied to arms

Pass 13 Apr 2010 83,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

slight play in bush in n/s idler arm

under floor heavily under sealed covering floor and brake pipes

Pass 15 Apr 2009 82,484 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 82,214 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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C552 JAV 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 C552 JAV, 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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C552 JAV is a 1985 Nissan 300 C, first registered on 2 October 1985.

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