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J197 YEO

2002 Nissan 300 Zx

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,212 mi
Last recorded91,212 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan 300 Zx87,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ197 YEO
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 91,212 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 89,814 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 89,814 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 89,012 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 86,178 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 86,178 miles

reverse lamps not working

Fail 27 Jul 2019 86,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

reverse lamps not working

Pass 8 Jun 2018 86,178 miles

Under side and brake pipes heavily under-sealed

Pass 24 May 2017 86,178 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 86,178 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 86,178 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 86,178 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 86,178 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 86,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 86,079 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 May 2011 86,079 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs corroded

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 84,984 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 84,215 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 84,215 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 83,460 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 82,509 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 82,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 80,795 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 80,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely 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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J197 YEO is a 2002 Nissan 300 Zx in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 87,377 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 J197 YEO, 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 24 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J197 YEO registered?

J197 YEO is a 2002 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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