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G543 BGS

1990 Nissan 300 Zx

Grey Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,215 mi
Last recorded97,215 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Nissan 300 Zx93,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG543 BGS
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2026 97,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2016 96,383 miles

parking brake travel

Fail 6 Jun 2014 96,373 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 95,134 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 94,467 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2010 91,835 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 83,098 miles

handbrake travel long

Pass 22 Aug 2007 75,885 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 75,829 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Pass 27 Jul 2006 65,904 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

fog light switch requires re attachment

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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G543 BGS is a 1990 Nissan 300 Zx in Grey with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G543 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 36 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G543 BGS is a 1990 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 1 July 1990.

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