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J404 GAL

1999 Nissan 300 Zx

Grey Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

126,876 mi
Last recorded126,876 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Nissan 300 Zx95,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ404 GAL
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 126,876 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 125,557 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine sump corroded

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated High travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Unable to test rear seat belts due to seats covered

Wiring exposed drivers footwell (secure)

Fail 9 Jan 2020 125,536 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground starter motor wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 24 Jul 2017 118,851 miles

nearside front wing insecure

Fail 11 Jul 2017 118,841 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

nearside front wing insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2016 112,678 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Damage to wheel arch

Oil leaks

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 112,671 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Damage to wheel arch

Oil leaks

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 112,665 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 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)

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

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

Rear wiper smeary

Pass 8 Apr 2014 107,855 miles

small leak of power steering fluid evident but not enough to cause system to fail

Pass 6 Apr 2013 105,069 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 105,031 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 103,797 miles

Drivers wiper blade begining to split

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 102,355 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 10,255 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 101,006 miles

Exhaust rubber mountings perished.

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 101,006 miles

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

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

Exhaust rubber mountings perished.

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 98,739 miles

Offside front tyre worn outer edge

Play in nearside front suspension top link inner bushes

Fail 19 May 2009 98,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre worn outer edge

Play in nearside front suspension top link inner bushes

Fail 3 May 2008 94,888 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2008 94,888 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2007 89,076 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 89,076 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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J404 GAL is a 1999 Nissan 300 Zx in Grey with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1999 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 95,000 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 J404 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 27 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J404 GAL is a 1999 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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