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F717 PHU

1988 Nissan 300 Zx

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

46,223 mi
Last recorded46,223 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 1988 Nissan 300 Zx100,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF717 PHU
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 46,223 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 46,223 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 46,106 miles

all tyres perished

engine oil leak but not excessive

Fail 28 May 2020 46,105 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

all tyres perished

Fail 7 Apr 2020 46,078 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases engine bay area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all tyres deep cracks and perished

battery insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2019 45,179 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 43,013 miles

BOTH FRONT CHASSIS RAILS DAMAGE

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

SLIGHT CORROSION STARTING TO APPEAR UNDER NEATH

Pass 21 Apr 2017 42,391 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 42,380 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2016 42,260 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 41,783 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 10 Feb 2006 41,742 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2006 41,742 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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F717 PHU is a 1988 Nissan 300 Zx in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F717 PHU, 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 F717 PHU registered?

F717 PHU is a 1988 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 19 October 1988.

Is F717 PHU safe to buy?

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