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G831 OCX

1990 Nissan 300 Zx

Orange Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,182 mi
Last recorded91,182 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Nissan 300 Zx93,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG831 OCX
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1990
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 91,182 miles

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

SILL AND CHASSIS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

UNDERSIDE ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Fail 31 Mar 2025 91,182 miles

UNDERSIDE ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

SILL AND CHASSIS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 26 Mar 2024 90,516 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Underside Components

Vehicle Covered In Under Seal

Pass 28 Mar 2019 90,102 miles

under side covered in under seal ,brake pipes.

Pass 4 Apr 2018 90,076 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 90,043 miles

rear inner sills coverd with heavy under sill.

Pass 23 Dec 2015 89,945 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 89,441 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 89,751 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 87,654 miles

front and rear flexy unions corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

front brake discs corroded

fuel lines corroded

play in rear steering arms

Fail 5 Nov 2013 87,653 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front and rear flexy unions corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

front brake discs corroded

fuel lines corroded

play in rear steering arms

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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G831 OCX is a 1990 Nissan 300 Zx in Orange with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G831 OCX, 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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What year was G831 OCX registered?

G831 OCX is a 1990 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 23 May 1990.

Is G831 OCX safe to buy?

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