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G556 BGS

2002 Nissan 300 Zx

Grey Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

75,137 mi
Last recorded75,137 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Nissan 300 Zx87,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG556 BGS
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 75,137 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack balljoint has some play

Fail 11 Oct 2021 75,137 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack balljoint has some play

Pass 23 Sep 2020 75,126 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 75,051 miles

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

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

additional blue front running lamps fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2017 74,364 miles

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

Nearside Front sidelight lens slightly loose

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

additional blue front running lights fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 73,505 miles

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

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

additional blue led running lamps fitted at front ..in addition to position lamps so not testable

Pass 23 Apr 2015 72,948 miles

Front and rear position lamps and no plate lamps come on with dip headlights in single operation of switch Addition blue front facing lamps fitted but not testable items as front position lamps seperate

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s steering rack ball joint has slight play

Fail 20 Apr 2015 72,933 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front and rear position lamps and no plate lamps come on with dip headlights in single operation of switch Addition blue front facing lamps fitted but not testable items as front position lamps seperate

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s steering rack ball joint has slight play

Pass 20 Mar 2014 72,112 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 25 Mar 2013 71,480 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front upper hub ball joint has slight play in

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2013 71,479 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front upper hub ball joint has slight play in

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2012 71,399 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 71,393 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 70,781 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 69,932 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 69,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 69,665 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2009 69,579 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 68,383 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 66,784 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 66,783 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 63,680 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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G556 BGS is a 2002 Nissan 300 Zx in Grey with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 G556 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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G556 BGS is a 2002 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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