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J194 GAU

1992 Nissan 300 Zx

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,790 mi
Last recorded99,790 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Nissan 300 Zx99,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ194 GAU
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 99,790 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 May 2024 99,089 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 97,522 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 97,522 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe cracked and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe broken and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 92,137 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 89,745 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 89,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on calliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint lower suspension arm play in joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking near pump (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 85,788 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 83,777 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 80,661 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 77,504 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 77,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 74,364 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 74,364 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2010 71,498 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

under vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 8 Jul 2009 69,695 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 69,692 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2008 66,759 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 62,985 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 94,606 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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J194 GAU is a 1992 Nissan 300 Zx in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J194 GAU, 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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J194 GAU is a 1992 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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