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C909 JJX

1985 Nissan 300 Zx

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,899 mi
Last recorded57,899 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 1985 Nissan 300 Zx74,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC909 JJX
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2009 57,899 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front breake hoses slightly perrished and furrels corroded

general corrosion noted to underside of vehicle

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wheel archs corroded

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2009 57,883 miles

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

brake pedal travel noted on test but not sinking to floor

front breake hoses slightly perrished and furrels corroded

general corrosion noted to underside of vehicle

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wheel archs corroded

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2009 57,858 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

general corrosion underside of vehicle

nearside rear inner wheel arch area corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2008 54,985 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 54,339 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 54,304 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 54,304 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Nissan 300 Zx?

Based on 30,576 MOT tests across 3,810 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
1,225
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
3,810
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,493
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,351
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,351
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 869
fog lamp not working 867
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C909 JJX is a 1985 Nissan 300 Zx in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1985 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 74,641 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 Zx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,493 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C909 JJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan 300 Zx typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C909 JJX registered?

C909 JJX is a 1985 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 13 November 1985.

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