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G516 BBK

1990 Nissan 300 Zx

Grey Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,468 mi
Last recorded144,468 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 1990 Nissan 300 Zx93,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG516 BBK
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 144,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 141,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 141,904 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 138,900 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 138,900 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 135,569 miles

30% (1 bulb of 3) is not working in centre brake light.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 135,569 miles

30% (1 bulb of 3) is not working in centre brake light.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 133,373 miles

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

Occasional slight smoking from right-hand exhaust tail pipes.

Slight play in nearside rear-wheel steering outer joint.

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Very slight smell of petrol under bonnet - unable to identify or locate any leaks.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 128,873 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 128,866 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2008 125,834 miles

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

slight play in both rear track rod arm ball joints

Fail 6 May 2008 125,461 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight play in both rear track rod arm ball joints

Pass 18 May 2007 118,503 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 112,278 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 112,275 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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G516 BBK is a 1990 Nissan 300 Zx in Grey with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G516 BBK, 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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G516 BBK is a 1990 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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