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J281 DYR

2004 Nissan 300 Zx

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,417 mi
Last recorded153,417 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Nissan 300 Zx94,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ281 DYR
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 153,417 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 149,662 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 149,662 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2017 145,888 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak ()

all brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

nearside rear exhaust rubber mount missing

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Apr 2017 145,398 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

all brake pipes corroded

engine oil leak

nearside rear exhaust rubber missing

play in offside front steering rack end

rear shock absorbers damping poorly

Fail 18 Apr 2016

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 139,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 137,424 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 137,414 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 137,414 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 131,572 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 129,396 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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J281 DYR is a 2004 Nissan 300 Zx in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 94,197 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 J281 DYR, 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 22 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J281 DYR is a 2004 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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