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J338 GAL

2003 Nissan 300 Zx

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

84,284 mi
Last recorded84,284 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 2003 Nissan 300 Zx90,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ338 GAL
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2009 84,284 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

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

slight play in near side front steering arm

Fail 2 Sep 2009 84,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

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

slight play in near side front steering arm

Pass 30 Sep 2008 81,554 miles

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

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

Handbrake travel high

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

Nearside outer sill filled

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

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 12 Aug 2008 81,536 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

play coming from nearside front hub, unable to detect where from

rear diff is leaking fluid

Pass 13 Aug 2007 76,913 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 75,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 72,791 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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J338 GAL is a 2003 Nissan 300 Zx in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 90,541 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 J338 GAL, 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 23 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J338 GAL registered?

J338 GAL is a 2003 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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