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C579 CYF

1985 Nissan 300 C

Grey Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,674 mi
Last recorded66,674 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1985 Nissan 300 C98,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC579 CYF
MakeNissan
Model300 C
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 66,674 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 66,038 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 65,162 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 64,608 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 64,399 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 64,399 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 64,308 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 64,308 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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C579 CYF is a 1985 Nissan 300 C in Grey with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C579 CYF, 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

How do I check the history of C579 CYF?

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What year was C579 CYF registered?

C579 CYF is a 1985 Nissan 300 C, first registered on 11 December 1985.

Is C579 CYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C579 CYF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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