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G159 LWP

2001 Nissan 300 Zx

Grey Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,070 mi
Last recorded64,070 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Nissan 300 Zx88,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG159 LWP
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 64,070 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 61,848 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Cover sills fitted unable to check for corrosion

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 59,442 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 56,404 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 56,317 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 56,374 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 55,550 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 55,193 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 55,187 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 54,060 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 52,969 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2016 52,965 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 51,565 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 51,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Sep 2012 51,539 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2007 49,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 47,702 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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G159 LWP is a 2001 Nissan 300 Zx in Grey with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2001 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 88,929 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 G159 LWP, 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 25 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G159 LWP registered?

G159 LWP is a 2001 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 25 January 2001.

Is G159 LWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G159 LWP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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