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E834 MEL

1988 Nissan 300 Zx

White Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2009
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

204,944 mi
Last recorded204,944 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2010
Typical for 1988 Nissan 300 Zx100,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE834 MEL
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2010 204,944 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front chassis rails damged

front cross member corroded

o/s inner steering rack joint worn

steering rack mountings corroded (cross member)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 202,423 miles

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

hand brake in need of adjustment

Fail 17 Mar 2008 202,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

hand brake in need of adjustment

Pass 8 Mar 2007 198,445 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 198,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front chassis rails damaged

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2006 198,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front chassis damaged †r/o/s s/absorber slight leak †r/n/s w/arch/sill area corroded †front brakes slight distotsion †front o/s tyre tread slight damage

rear n/s foot/handbrake slightly low

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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E834 MEL is a 1988 Nissan 300 Zx in White with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 E834 MEL, 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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E834 MEL is a 1988 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 1 February 1988.

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