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F55 DKR

1988 Nissan 300 Zx

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

99,794 mi
Last recorded99,794 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 1988 Nissan 300 Zx100,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF55 DKR
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2015 99,794 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 99,794 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 99,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to front floors and chassis, but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 18 Sep 2012 99,794 miles

Battery loose

Light corrosion to underside of car

N/s/r lamp cracked but not showing white light

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 99,794 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Battery loose

N/s/r lamp cracked but not showing white light

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 99,680 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 99,577 miles

both front chassis rails damaged

exhuast corroded

feul lines corroded

front floors corroded

heavy corrosion off side rear under wheel arch

near side front brake pipe corroded

off side front outer sill heavily corroded

rear pads worn

sill covers fitted

under body corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2009 99,572 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

exhaust corroded

feul lines corroded

front chassis rails damaged and corroded

front floors corroded

heavy corrosion off side rear under wheel arch area

near side front metal brake pipe corroded

off side front outer sill heavily corroded

rear pads worn

sill covers fitted

under body corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2008 99,569 miles

front floor / chasis damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2006 95,204 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 95,204 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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F55 DKR is a 1988 Nissan 300 Zx in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 F55 DKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F55 DKR registered?

F55 DKR is a 1988 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 22 December 1988.

Is F55 DKR safe to buy?

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