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J317 LPX

1998 Nissan 300 Zx

Grey Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

167,616 mi
Last recorded167,616 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan 300 Zx98,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ317 LPX
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 167,616 miles

Engine oil leaks

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyre low on inner edges

handbrake efficiency low

long handbrake travel

long handbrake travel

nearside front tyre heavily cracked and perished also has cuts on outer sidewall

offside and nearside inner sill areas heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Apr 2016 167,616 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyre low on inner edges

handbrake efficiency low

long handbrake travel

long handbrake travel

nearside front tyre heavily cracked and perished also has cuts on outer sidewall

offside and nearside inner sill areas heavily undersealed

Fail 11 May 2015 165,821 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside front washer may need unblocking

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 11 May 2015 165,821 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside front washer may need unblocking

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 14 Jul 2010 165,161 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 163,110 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2008 162,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2007 152,847 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 152,633 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 136,936 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 136,876 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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J317 LPX is a 1998 Nissan 300 Zx in Grey with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1998 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 98,417 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 J317 LPX, 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 28 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J317 LPX registered?

J317 LPX is a 1998 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 20 October 1998.

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