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J218 TNA

1991 Nissan 300 Zx

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,226 mi
Last recorded124,226 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 Nissan 300 Zx101,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ218 TNA
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 124,226 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts are wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 122,715 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 120,238 miles

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

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

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 10 Aug 2024 120,236 miles

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

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

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

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 18 Jul 2023 119,879 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 119,459 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

rear sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2021 119,289 miles

Nearside Rear steering arm bush

Offside Rear steering arm bush

Rear sub frame slightly corroded

all rear subframe bushes slightly spliting

Pass 25 Jun 2020 118,995 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front master cylinder to wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexihose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexihose (1.1.11 (c))

rear subframe bushes starting to split

Pass 3 Jul 2019 118,746 miles

rear subframe bushes starting to split slightly

Fail 3 Jul 2019 118,746 miles

rear subframe bushes starting to split slightly

Nearside Rear Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 118,570 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 118,570 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2016 117,662 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 115,498 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 113,874 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 112,316 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 112,315 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 112,303 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 110,808 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 105,994 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 105,994 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 101,562 miles

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)

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

fuel filler neck in poor condition (hidden behind covers)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 97,520 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2006 97,520 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 92,023 miles

fuel pipes corroding

o/s/f chassis and o/s/f inner sill some corrosion

slight play in n/s/r steering rack joint †

some corrosion to front brake pipes

Fail 14 Nov 2005 92,023 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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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J218 TNA is a 1991 Nissan 300 Zx in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J218 TNA, 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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J218 TNA is a 1991 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 7 November 1991.

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