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G285 LNY

1989 Nissan 300 Zx

Grey Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

80,338 mi
Last recorded80,338 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 1989 Nissan 300 Zx98,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG285 LNY
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2012 80,338 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 80,338 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 76,525 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 76,525 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2007 76,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

fan drive belt off

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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G285 LNY is a 1989 Nissan 300 Zx in Grey with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 G285 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 37 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G285 LNY registered?

G285 LNY is a 1989 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G285 LNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G285 LNY shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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