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D842 VNJ

1986 Nissan 300 C

Beige Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,103 mi
Last recorded55,103 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1986 Nissan 300 C104,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD842 VNJ
MakeNissan
Model300 C
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 55,103 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 54,683 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 53,590 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 51,959 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 50,981 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 50,966 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 49,529 miles

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

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

nearside steering idler slight play

Pass 6 Sep 2011 47,132 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 45,110 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight play in steering idler

Fail 30 Sep 2010 45,110 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight play in steering idler

Pass 29 Sep 2009 43,656 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 41,628 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 39,415 miles

advise drag link arm

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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D842 VNJ is a 1986 Nissan 300 C in Beige with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 D842 VNJ, 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 D842 VNJ registered?

D842 VNJ is a 1986 Nissan 300 C, first registered on 7 November 1986.

Is D842 VNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D842 VNJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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