MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,170 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
oil leak unable to tell if engine or gearbox
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
oil leak unable to tell if engine or gearbox
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre cut
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine keeps cutting out
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Nissan 300 Zx?
Based on 30,576 MOT tests across 3,810 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H278 BAU is a 1991 Nissan 300 Zx in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1991 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 101,002 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 H278 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 35 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 H278 BAU registered?
H278 BAU is a 1991 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 1 January 1991.
Is H278 BAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for H278 BAU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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