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H770 VSU

1990 Nissan 300 Zx

Grey Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,976 mi
Last recorded82,976 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Nissan 300 Zx93,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH770 VSU
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 82,976 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 82,947 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp washers inoperative.

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 82,430 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive pipes behind bumper bumper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

general corrosion showing under vehicle including suspension components

rear silencers deteriorated

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Apr 2021 82,430 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive pipes behind bumper bumper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

general corrosion showing under vehicle including suspension components

rear silencers deteriorated

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Apr 2020 82,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2020 82,280 miles

Offside Rear Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 81,933 miles

Both rear exhaust systems deteriorated

Fluid leak, but not excessive At rear cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2019 81,921 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Both rear exhaust systems deteriorated

Fluid leak, but not excessive At rear cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2016 81,915 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe behind covers (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe behind covers (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

oil leak from cooler pipes over rear axle

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear 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)

both rear exhausts deteriorated

general corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2014 81,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

corrosion showing through out vehichle

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 81,628 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 81,302 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 80,615 miles

both rear wheel arches rusty

both sills at rear rusty

engine a little smokey

Pass 30 Jun 2007 78,774 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 78,770 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Jun 2007 78,765 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 75,799 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 13 Jun 2006 75,791 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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H770 VSU is a 1990 Nissan 300 Zx in Grey with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 93,914 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 H770 VSU, 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 36 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H770 VSU is a 1990 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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