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E888 VGB

1987 Nissan 300 Zx

White Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,594 mi
Last recorded72,594 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 1987 Nissan 300 Zx102,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE888 VGB
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 72,594 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 72,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 66,201 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 66,196 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 63,848 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 63,846 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 62,759 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 62,759 miles

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

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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E888 VGB is a 1987 Nissan 300 Zx in White with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 102,237 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 E888 VGB, 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 39 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E888 VGB is a 1987 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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