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H498 BYF

2004 Nissan 300 Zx

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,230 mi
Last recorded147,230 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Nissan 300 Zx94,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH498 BYF
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2022 147,230 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

plastic skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sill ect

Fail 11 Nov 2022 147,328 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

plastic side skirts fitted obscuring inspection of some parts

Pass 10 Nov 2021 138,194 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sills heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Oct 2020 132,015 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear sills corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2019 127,346 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 126,462 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

general corrsion

Pass 12 Jul 2017 125,265 miles

All tyres perishing

Pass 8 Aug 2016 123,508 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 123,506 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 May 2013 123,479 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 123,471 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 123,893 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 122,934 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 120,935 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 120,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Inner Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 120,911 miles

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

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 120,881 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel steering connection has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

speedometer faulty

Pass 7 Jun 2007 12,404 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 12,404 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 May 2006 119,978 miles

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

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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H498 BYF is a 2004 Nissan 300 Zx in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 94,197 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 H498 BYF, 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 22 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H498 BYF is a 2004 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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