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E500 MWS

1988 Nissan 300 Zx

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

103,978 mi
Last recorded103,978 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1988 Nissan 300 Zx100,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE500 MWS
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 103,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Sep 2026 103,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 103,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 103,795 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 103,375 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 103,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer corrosion to sill

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 103,088 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 102,909 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 102,593 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 102,451 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 7 Sep 2016 102,450 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Aug 2015 102,163 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2014 101,930 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 9 Jun 2014 101,930 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 5 Jun 2013 101,683 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 100,261 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2011 97,288 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 95,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 93,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 93,254 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 92,823 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 91,511 miles

play in o/s trackrod end

Fail 4 Jun 2007 91,511 miles

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

play in o/s trackrod end

Fail 29 Jun 2006 89,982 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak

sills not checked- covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2006 89,982 miles

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

oil leak

sills not checked- covers fitted

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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E500 MWS is a 1988 Nissan 300 Zx in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E500 MWS, 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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What year was E500 MWS registered?

E500 MWS is a 1988 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 13 May 1988.

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