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E200 SSD

1988 Nissan 300 Zx

White Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,059 mi
Last recorded96,059 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Nissan 300 Zx100,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE200 SSD
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 May 2025 96,059 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

main beam tail tell staying on

Pass 26 Feb 2024 95,681 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 94,978 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 94,978 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 93,975 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 93,794 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 93,974 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 93,194 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 93,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 93,629 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 93,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Sep 2011 93,679 miles

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

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

Front and rear discs worn.

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 93,676 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Front and rear discs worn.

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 92,627 miles

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

Oil leak

body kit fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Jul 2009 91,902 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 91,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Jun 2008 90,208 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 88,128 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 88,128 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 23 May 2006 85,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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E200 SSD is a 1988 Nissan 300 Zx in White with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 100,546 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 E200 SSD, 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 38 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E200 SSD is a 1988 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 2 February 1988.

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