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D79 TGS

1987 Nissan 300 C

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,578 mi
Last recorded134,578 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 1987 Nissan 300 C122,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD79 TGS
MakeNissan
Model300 C
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 134,578 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 134,261 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 134,081 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2015 133,324 miles

corrossion to inner seal

Pass 27 Aug 2014 132,000 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 131,763 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 131,763 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 131,358 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 130,491 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 130,381 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 130,381 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 129,718 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 128,702 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 128,697 miles

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 120,103 miles

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust sections getting weak

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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D79 TGS is a 1987 Nissan 300 C in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D79 TGS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D79 TGS registered?

D79 TGS is a 1987 Nissan 300 C, first registered on 17 June 1987.

Is D79 TGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D79 TGS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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