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C820 JHG

1986 Nissan 300 C

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,064 mi
Last recorded93,064 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1986 Nissan 300 C104,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC820 JHG
MakeNissan
Model300 C
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 93,064 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Parking brake effort low on near side

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 10 May 2017 93,044 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Front brake pads worn low

Parking brake effort low on near side

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 90,960 miles

Near side parking brake effort low

Corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight brake bind on off side rear wheel

Fail 1 Oct 2014 90,916 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 90,906 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

off side rear chassis member holed

Pass 12 Mar 2012 84,626 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side and off side rear outer sills getting thin

Pass 23 Mar 2011 75,940 miles

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

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2010 69,938 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear wheels bind slightly

Pass 13 Dec 2006 66,918 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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C820 JHG is a 1986 Nissan 300 C in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Nissan 300 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 104,128 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C820 JHG, 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 40 years old, this Nissan 300 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C820 JHG is a 1986 Nissan 300 C, first registered on 2 January 1986.

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