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J224 SWL

1991 Nissan 300 Zx

Multi-colour Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,500 mi
Last recorded125,500 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 1991 Nissan 300 Zx101,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ224 SWL
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1991
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2017 125,500 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking front cooler (2.3.3b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s rear inner sill ends/floor (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s rear sill end (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and wipers not checked (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s rear under body (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s front floor/sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

all tyres perishing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

corrosion on under body of vehicle

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Aug 2009 125,166 miles

light corrosion on rear suspesion parts

Pass 30 Aug 2008 124,369 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 123,023 miles

as test number 302533027294

Fail 11 Aug 2007 123,002 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear boot floor area corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2006 122,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 121,942 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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J224 SWL is a 1991 Nissan 300 Zx in Multi-colour with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J224 SWL, 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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J224 SWL is a 1991 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 5 August 1991.

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