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G493 BGS

2002 Nissan 300 Zx

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,329 mi
Last recorded67,329 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Nissan 300 Zx87,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG493 BGS
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 67,329 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 67,323 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired under sill area near mounting (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all tyres... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2018 83,767 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 83,767 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Steering system fouling brake hose on surspentino leg (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering system fouling wheel on brake hose (2.1.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to pipe (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2009 81,263 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 81,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 81,097 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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G493 BGS is a 2002 Nissan 300 Zx in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 87,377 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 G493 BGS, 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 24 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G493 BGS registered?

G493 BGS is a 2002 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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