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H158 BAU

1990 Nissan 300 Zx

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,925 mi
Last recorded109,925 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 1990 Nissan 300 Zx93,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH158 BAU
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 109,925 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipes at front and rear showing corrosion but not considered excessive. Unable to fully inspect due to plastic covers fitted

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 109,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack fixing bolts missing (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering rack fixing bolts ineffective (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipes at front and rear showing corrosion but not considered excessive. Unable to fully inspect due to plastic covers fitted

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 109,757 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 109,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 109,237 miles

Central Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2016 108,112 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 108,077 miles

both rear tyres tread getting low

oil leak on engine and gerarbox

slight blow on front exhaust pipes

slight corrossion both rear brake discs

slight corrossion front to rear fuel pipes

slight corrossion front to rear metal brake pipes

slight corrossion o/s/f meatal brake pipe

Fail 10 Jan 2013 108,077 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres tread getting low

oil leak on engine and gerarbox

slight blow on front exhaust pipes

slight corrossion both rear brake discs

slight corrossion front to rear fuel pipes

slight corrossion front to rear metal brake pipes

slight corrossion o/s/f meatal brake pipe

Pass 3 Jan 2012 102,017 miles

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

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

both outer sills corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2011 99,564 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 99,564 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2009 95,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in front tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2008 92,716 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 88,960 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 84,255 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 84,251 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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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H158 BAU is a 1990 Nissan 300 Zx in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 H158 BAU, 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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H158 BAU is a 1990 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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