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H279 RSX

2000 Nissan 300 Zx

Maroon Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

89,730 mi
Last recorded89,730 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan 300 Zx86,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH279 RSX
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 89,730 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear steering rack inner bushes slight play

Fail 15 May 2015 89,730 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear steering rack inner bushes slight play

Pass 6 Nov 2014 89,713 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 89,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

n/s/front tyre side wall damage

Pass 9 Sep 2013 87,447 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear track arm rubber bush deteriorated

offside rear track arm rubber bush deteriorated

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 84,340 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 84,340 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

advise rear q/panel corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2011 83,623 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 83,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

All tyres have uneven tread wear

Battery insecure

Front and rear brake discs have slight surface corrosion

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2010 83,622 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 83,620 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering component insecure (2.2.B.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 81,627 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 81,625 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2008 79,943 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 79,855 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 79,849 miles

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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H279 RSX is a 2000 Nissan 300 Zx in Maroon with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2000 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 86,336 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 H279 RSX, 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 26 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H279 RSX is a 2000 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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