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D608 FBP

1987 Nissan 300 C

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,603 mi
Last recorded138,603 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 1987 Nissan 300 C122,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD608 FBP
MakeNissan
Model300 C
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 138,603 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 138,280 miles

Offside Front Brake very slight bind

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

Offside Rear brake very slight bind

Pass 7 Feb 2017 137,071 miles

Nearside rear chassis weding repairs corroded

all welding repairs under sealed

Fail 2 Feb 2017 137,056 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sway bar mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear chassis weding repairs corroded

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

all welding repairs under sealed

o/s/r and o/s/f brakes are binding

Pass 3 Mar 2016 135,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front slight bind in front brake

Offside Rear wheel arch corroding but no sharp edges

Offside outer sill corrosion

rear chassis and inner arches corroding close to excessive repairs recommended

Fail 3 Mar 2016 135,927 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle or outside (6.2.B.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front slight bind in front brake

Offside Rear wheel arch corroding but no sharp edges

Offside outer sill corrosion

rear chassis and inner arches corroding close to excessive repairs recommended

Pass 6 May 2015 134,845 miles

exhaust leaking

front roadwheels stiff to rotate by hand

play in track rod ends. Nearside close to excessive

Pass 21 May 2014 133,840 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 133,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 132,768 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust hanger rubber perished

slight exhaust leak from manifold

tow bar affecting number plate

Pass 30 May 2012 131,783 miles

front wipers poor

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 131,699 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 131,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 130,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 129,093 miles

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

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

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

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

WINDSCREEN HAS DAMAGE OUTSIDE SWEPT AREA

underbody and sills showing signs of age

Pass 21 Jul 2008 127,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle has signs of corrosion appearing especially alound rear outer sill area that may need attention soon

Pass 30 Jul 2007 124,389 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 119,516 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 112,382 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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D608 FBP is a 1987 Nissan 300 C in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 D608 FBP, 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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D608 FBP is a 1987 Nissan 300 C, first registered on 16 February 1987.

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