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F888 EBW

1988 Nissan 300 Zx

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,344 mi
Last recorded66,344 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 1988 Nissan 300 Zx100,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF888 EBW
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 66,344 miles

both under side chassis rails have jack damage

rear seats removed

rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight bind on the n/s front brake

slight blow on rear exhaust

the wheels have stretched tyres

Pass 14 Mar 2022 65,184 miles

Aftermarket exhaust fitted

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe behind backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 63,770 miles

exhaust mid section slightly deteriorated

front reg plate mounted inside the car, all figures are clear to read from the front, just ok at time of test

n/s front floor section is corroded but looks as though its been repaired from inside the car

slight bind on the n/s rear brake

slight play in both track rod end ball joints

Pass 13 Jan 2020 61,785 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 60,526 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 60,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre cut but not showing cords

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 59,492 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 59,485 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 59,069 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 58,366 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has cut

Fail 15 Dec 2014 58,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has cut

Pass 28 Dec 2013 56,881 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 56,288 miles

Plastic cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Pass 24 May 2011 55,783 miles

Plastic cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Pass 20 May 2010 54,818 miles

Plastic cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 54,655 miles

Plastic cover sills fited to o/s & n/s.

Pass 24 May 2007 53,909 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 52,184 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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F888 EBW is a 1988 Nissan 300 Zx in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F888 EBW, 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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What year was F888 EBW registered?

F888 EBW is a 1988 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 2 September 1988.

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