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H189 BAL

2003 Nissan 300 Zx

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

118,751 mi
Last recorded118,751 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan 300 Zx90,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH189 BAL
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 118,751 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 118,748 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Lower sill has been repaired with body filler, fiber glass and under seal. This has cracked away revealing corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower sill. Within 30cm of door mounting as seat belts are attached to doors (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Lower sill has been repaired with body filler, fiber glass and under seal (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split Poor repair attempted with cable ties which has created more holes in the gaiter (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Sun strip across top of windscreen (8.3.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure Steering wheel is loose (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

All rear brake pipes are corroded

Both lower sill have been heavily coated in under seal

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe is cracked (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Lower sill has been repaired and covered in under seal. unable to determine the exact repair methods (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 91,559 miles

previous failures have been repaired and heavily undersealed

Fail 29 Oct 2016 91,554 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 86,686 miles

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

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

inner lower rear arch nearside an offside corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated an split

Pass 5 Nov 2014 82,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

dip beam go out when main beam is switched on

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2013 78,511 miles

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

damp around nearside rear steering rack boot/arm area

nearside front seatbelt bracket has freeplay on bolt

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

nearside rear exhaust rubber mount split

offside rear tyre slight scuffed on inner edge

slight corrosion nearside rear inner wheel arch (rear)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 78,381 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

damp around nearside rear steering rack boot/arm area

nearside front seatbelt bracket has freeplay on bolt

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

nearside rear exhaust rubber mount split

offside rear tyre slight scuffed on inner edge

slight corrosion nearside rear inner wheel arch (rear)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 74,494 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 74,494 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 73,649 miles

all brake pipes coated

Fail 21 Jun 2010 73,641 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

all brake pipes coated

Pass 12 Jun 2009 72,838 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 68,945 miles

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 6 May 2008 68,945 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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 May 2007 68,140 miles

Oil leak

offside rear rack arm has slight play

resevoir steering pipe leaking slightly

Fail 28 Apr 2007 68,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside rear rack arm has slight play

Pass 8 May 2006 67,387 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 67,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

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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H189 BAL is a 2003 Nissan 300 Zx in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2003 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 90,541 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 H189 BAL, 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 23 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H189 BAL is a 2003 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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