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J166 NLU

1992 Nissan 300 Zx

Yellow Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

141,772 mi
Last recorded141,772 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Nissan 300 Zx99,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ166 NLU
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 141,772 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 141,567 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 139,976 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 8 Mar 2012 129,179 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 128,116 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 126,322 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 126,311 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 124,297 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2007 119,731 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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J166 NLU is a 1992 Nissan 300 Zx in Yellow with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1992 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 99,213 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J166 NLU, 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 34 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J166 NLU registered?

J166 NLU is a 1992 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J166 NLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J166 NLU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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