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G231 FBL

1989 Nissan 300 Zx

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,600 mi
Last recorded123,600 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 1989 Nissan 300 Zx98,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG231 FBL
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2008 123,600 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 123,598 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 119,902 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 119,898 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering connection has excessive play (2.2.B.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2006 119,285 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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G231 FBL is a 1989 Nissan 300 Zx in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 G231 FBL, 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 G231 FBL registered?

G231 FBL is a 1989 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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