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D452 THF

1987 Nissan 300 C

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

158,236 mi
Last recorded158,236 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Nissan 300 C122,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD452 THF
MakeNissan
Model300 C
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 158,236 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 158,025 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 157,141 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 157,081 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 155,585 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 155,585 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

brake pipes corroded,all 4 tyres perished.

Fail 26 Jan 2022 155,574 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2020 155,393 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 155,384 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both tyres worn on edges

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

servo corroded

windscreen has small chip

Pass 13 Sep 2018 154,917 miles

Front Windscreen chipped

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 154,917 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Windscreen chipped

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2016 154,093 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 154,088 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 153,622 miles

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

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

rear exhaust clamp snapped

Fail 26 Aug 2014 153,616 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

rear exhaust clamp snapped

Fail 21 Jul 2014 153,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 17 Jul 2013 152,622 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 152,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 152,544 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 149,729 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 145,686 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Jul 2010 141,995 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 39,408 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 134,375 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 130,647 miles

slight play in lower ball joint track control arm

Fail 21 Jun 2007 103,482 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 126,561 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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D452 THF is a 1987 Nissan 300 C in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1987 Nissan 300 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 122,246 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 D452 THF, 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 39 years old, this Nissan 300 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D452 THF is a 1987 Nissan 300 C, first registered on 5 June 1987.

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