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H542 BYF

1991 Nissan 300 Zx

Yellow Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,858 mi
Last recorded64,858 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2010
Typical for 1991 Nissan 300 Zx101,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH542 BYF
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2010 64,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 64,752 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 64,728 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 63,785 miles

Both front brake discs worn

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Nov 2008 63,777 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front brake discs worn

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2008 62,624 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

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

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

emissions carbon monoxide level close to the 3.5% upper limit.

rear steering is locked in the straight ahead position,nearside front inner wing starting to corrode.

Fail 26 Jan 2008 62,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear steering is locked in the straight ahead position,nearside front inner wing starting to corrode.

Pass 17 Aug 2006 57,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake has long travel

Fail 6 Jul 2006 57,406 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 52,940 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pads low, scraper is touching the disk on the OS. OS front brake hose has the reataining clip missing, replaced with a jubilee clip, advise fitting OEM clip

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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H542 BYF is a 1991 Nissan 300 Zx in Yellow with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 H542 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 35 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H542 BYF is a 1991 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 1 July 1991.

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