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G265 LNY

1990 Nissan 300 Zx

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

25,002 mi
Last recorded25,002 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Nissan 300 Zx93,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG265 LNY
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 25,002 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 22,146 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 21,156 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 19,870 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 18,839 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 17,819 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 13,317 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 122,995 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 122,905 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 22,804 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 22,804 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 122,601 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 122,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 122,333 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 122,333 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 122,530 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 122,513 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 122,504 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 120,349 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 119,341 miles

n/s/f upper suspenion arm has a slight play in a pin/bush

o/s/r shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Fail 6 Jul 2010 119,313 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 118,702 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 117,031 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 117,031 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 115,827 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 115,827 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 109,215 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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G265 LNY is a 1990 Nissan 300 Zx in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1990 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 93,914 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 G265 LNY, 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 36 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 G265 LNY registered?

G265 LNY is a 1990 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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