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F166 LLG

1988 Nissan 300 Zx

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,998 mi
Last recorded140,998 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Nissan 300 Zx100,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF166 LLG
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 140,998 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to turbo flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 140,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 140,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage at the rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 140,990 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 140,353 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 139,826 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 138,838 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 138,383 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2017 138,834 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in centre of car (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

corrosion starting n\s\r inner sill.

Pass 31 Jul 2010 137,329 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 137,329 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 137,325 miles

Both rear tyres getting close to limit.

Brake pipes started to corrode.

Slight leak on steering rack.

Fail 6 Mar 2009 137,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipes started to corrode.

Exhaust blow.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight oil leak from steering rack.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 133,523 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 129,740 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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F166 LLG is a 1988 Nissan 300 Zx in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 F166 LLG, 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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F166 LLG is a 1988 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 4 August 1988.

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