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D697 GJT

1987 Nissan 300 C

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

3,387 mi
Last recorded3,387 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 1987 Nissan 300 C122,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD697 GJT
MakeNissan
Model300 C
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 3,387 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 2,721 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 505 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 52 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 6 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 2,213 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 169,445 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 165,000 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 157,460 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

off side sill slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2013 157,460 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2013 157,460 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2012 156,229 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 150,809 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside front brake slightly binding

rear brake pipes slighty corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2007 148,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 148,258 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 147,039 miles

both front shock absorbers weak

centre drag link o/s ball joint has play

corrosion starting on front to rear brake pipe

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

front subframe mounts worn

long travel on parking brake

rear panhard rod body mounting corroded

wear in both front tie rod bushes

wear/lift in both lower ball joints

Fail 17 Jun 2005 146,999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

both front shock absorbers weak

centre drag link o/s ball joint has play

corrosion starting on front to rear brake pipe

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

front subframe mounts worn

long travel on parking brake

rear panhard rod body mounting corroded

wear in both front tie rod bushes

wear/lift in both lower ball joints

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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D697 GJT is a 1987 Nissan 300 C in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 D697 GJT, 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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D697 GJT is a 1987 Nissan 300 C, first registered on 1 March 1987.

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