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H297 HTA

2003 Nissan 300 Zx

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

166,431 mi
Last recorded166,431 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Nissan 300 Zx90,541 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH297 HTA
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2014 166,431 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 166,423 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Pass 2 May 2012 164,048 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 164,048 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 169,952 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2011 169,952 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2010 160,539 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2010 160,539 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2009 158,214 miles

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

Oil leak

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

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 7 May 2008 157,158 miles

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

Oil leak

line to clutch slave cylinder rubbing against steering u/j

nsf tyres worn on inner edge and rubbing against trim

Fail 26 Apr 2008 157,149 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

line to clutch slave cylinder rubbing against steering u/j

nsf tyres worn on inner edge and rubbing against trim

Pass 25 Apr 2007 155,216 miles

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

Oil leak

rear discs corroded

side to side play in steering wheel

Pass 10 Dec 2005 51,863 miles

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

engine oil leak

pas pipes damp

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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H297 HTA is a 2003 Nissan 300 Zx in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 H297 HTA, 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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H297 HTA is a 2003 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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