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D889 BRF

1986 Nissan 300 Zx

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

76,856 mi
Last recorded76,856 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 1986 Nissan 300 Zx91,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD889 BRF
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 76,856 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 76,853 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 76,850 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body area [spring turret ] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 76,668 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle underside has good coating of underseal not allowing good assessment of overall condition

Pass 1 Nov 2018 76,339 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 76,337 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 75,898 miles

All shocker covers degraded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Light corrosion N/S/R chassis by suspension mounting

Light corrosion O/S/F inner arch/chassis

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing

Slight play in N/S/R wheel bearing

Slight play in O/S/F wheel bearing

Slight play in O/S/R wheel bearing

Fail 26 Sep 2017 75,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from patch repair on front pipe silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 - 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all shocker dust covers and bump stops degraded

light corrosion nearside rear chassis by suspension mounting

light corrosion offside front inner arch / chassis

Pass 20 Oct 2016 75,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

rear beam bushes worn slightly, no excessive play

Fail 6 Oct 2016 75,284 miles

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front and rear sections of both sills weekend by corrosion within 30cm of suspension mountings at the rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside sill has a corrosion hole (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

rear beam bushes worn slightly, no excessive play

Pass 9 Oct 2015 74,688 miles

Centre slight leak on exhaust silencer

Outer both sills starting to corrode

Rear both tyres starting to wear unevenly

slight misting of oil on steering rack

slight travel on hand brake lever

Fail 9 Oct 2015 74,688 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Centre slight leak on exhaust silencer

Outer both sills starting to corrode

Rear both tyres starting to wear unevenly

slight misting of oil on steering rack

slight travel on hand brake lever

Pass 7 Oct 2014 73,620 miles

both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Fail 7 Oct 2014 73,620 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Pass 9 Oct 2013 72,555 miles

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

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

oil leak steering rack is damp

Fail 7 Oct 2013 72,555 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

oil leak steering rack is damp

Pass 13 Oct 2012 71,599 miles

ALL UNDER SIDE IS HEAVLY UNDER SEALED MAKING UNDER SIDE INSPECTION FOR CORROSON DIFFICULT

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 71,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ALL UNDER SIDE IS HEAVLY UNDER SEALED MAKING UNDER SIDE INSPECTION FOR CORROSON DIFFICULT

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 70,918 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion n/s o/s rear lower wheel arches

slight movement on steering rack rubbers mounting ??

under side of car heavily undersealed ???

Pass 8 Oct 2010 69,993 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 69,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 69,250 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 68,336 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 67,268 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 67,268 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

heavy surface corrosion on rear archs

Pass 28 Apr 2006 66,944 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan 300 Zx?

Based on 30,576 MOT tests across 3,810 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
1,225
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
3,810
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,493
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,351
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,351
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 869
fog lamp not working 867
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D889 BRF is a 1986 Nissan 300 Zx in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 1986 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 91,836 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 Zx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,493 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D889 BRF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan 300 Zx typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 40 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D889 BRF is a 1986 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 24 November 1986.

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