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D161 FYV

1986 Nissan 300 C

Beige Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,942 mi
Last recorded124,942 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1986 Nissan 300 C104,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD161 FYV
MakeNissan
Model300 C
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 124,942 miles

slight play in steering idler nearside

Fail 14 Sep 2009 124,942 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

slight play in steering idler nearside

Pass 16 Aug 2007 124,817 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

brake pipe over axle corroding

temporary mirror fitted to offside

temporary repair to drivers door handle

welding repairs to drivers side b post

Pass 19 Aug 2006 124,562 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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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D161 FYV is a 1986 Nissan 300 C in Beige with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 D161 FYV, 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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What year was D161 FYV registered?

D161 FYV is a 1986 Nissan 300 C, first registered on 24 September 1986.

Is D161 FYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D161 FYV shows 4 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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