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G838 WGW

1998 Nissan 300 Zx

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,127 mi
Last recorded61,127 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan 300 Zx98,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG838 WGW
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 61,127 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 61,086 miles

Nearside Rear damaged but not up to 50%

Pass 30 Jun 2017 61,054 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 61,054 miles

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 61,009 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine oil pressure low?

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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G838 WGW is a 1998 Nissan 300 Zx in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 98,417 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 G838 WGW, 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 28 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G838 WGW registered?

G838 WGW is a 1998 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is G838 WGW safe to buy?

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