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G189 YJA

1989 Nissan 300 Zx

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,513 mi
Last recorded96,513 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Nissan 300 Zx98,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG189 YJA
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 96,513 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 95,539 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 94,301 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both discoloured (pink not red (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 92,574 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 92,574 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 92,006 miles

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

Front number plate damaged

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 92,178 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 91,910 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 90,894 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 90,398 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 90,124 miles

front brake pads getting low

front tyres cracking on inner walls

Pass 8 Jun 2010 89,776 miles

damage to lower half of front bumper noted

front brake pads getting low

slight wear in both front inner rack joints noted

slight wear in front suspension upper arms

surface corrosion to offside front inner arch and chassis rail

wear to front brake discs noted

Fail 18 May 2010 89,776 miles

Nearside Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

damage to front bumper noted

front brake pads getting low

slight wear in both front upper arms noted

slight wear offside front inner rack joint

surface corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch and chassis rail under floor

wear to front brake discs noted

Pass 18 Jul 2009 87,881 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

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

slight play offside and nearside steering arms

Pass 19 Jul 2008 84,410 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2008 84,410 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2007 82,827 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 3 May 2007 82,827 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery insecure

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

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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G189 YJA is a 1989 Nissan 300 Zx in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1989 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 98,453 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 G189 YJA, 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 37 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 G189 YJA registered?

G189 YJA is a 1989 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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