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G869 UMW

1989 Nissan 300 Zx

Black Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,020 mi
Last recorded64,020 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Nissan 300 Zx98,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG869 UMW
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 64,020 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 May 2026 64,015 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Wheels loose, excessive brake pedal travel (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end Split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached Rear inner bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Steering locking device missing Track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Steering locking device missing Track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Steering rack fixing bolts ineffective no washers, bolt head just catching steering rack (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose 2 wheel nuts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coolant leak

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both rear calipers fitted to wrong sides

Offside Front Track rod end bolt loose

Pass 29 Dec 2020 58,189 miles

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Dec 2019 52,889 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

light corrosion to steering and suspension components in general

Fail 13 Dec 2019 52,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket HID fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket HID fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

light corrosion to steering and suspension components in general

Pass 12 Dec 2018 49,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.74 mm remaining in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 46,599 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 44,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 10mm in size (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 44,801 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 10mm in size (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 42,007 miles

front to rear brake pipes obscured by plastic trim.

hazard warning switch has poor operation.

underside of vehicle and various steering, suspension and braking components have been wax oil protected.

Pass 12 Jul 2014 38,947 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge and cut on inner sidewall recommend replacement

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

Offside rear tyre cut in tread

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 35,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 35,014 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 32,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 30,568 miles

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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Nov 2009 27,502 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

small cuts in n/s/r tyre inner sidewall

small cuts in o/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Pass 28 Oct 2008 21,991 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 15,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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G869 UMW is a 1989 Nissan 300 Zx in Black with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1989 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 98,453 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 G869 UMW, 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 37 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G869 UMW is a 1989 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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