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J500 MGB

1991 Nissan 300ZX

Red Petrol 2961cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,072 mi
Last recorded50,072 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 1991 Nissan 300ZX103,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 MGB
MakeNissan
Model300ZX
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,961cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 50,072 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 49,771 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 48,647 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 48,626 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 48,446 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 48,434 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 48,421 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 48,020 miles

floor to sills rusty

osf brake pipe rusty

underbody covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2015 46,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

chassis rail slightly damaged

offside centre sill to floor corroded not in perscribed area

Pass 13 May 2013 45,662 miles

both front and rear wiper blades split.

Pass 8 May 2012 44,416 miles

advise tap o/s fog light comes on/wipers/split/front brake pipes to calipers corroded,advise replacement/o/s n/s inner sill corroded/both front flexi ends corroded/advise pads front and rear worn/o/s/r tyre on limit advise replacement/n/s/f tyre worn

Pass 18 May 2011 43,203 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 41,360 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 38,420 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 37,248 miles

Front number plate honeycomb

Pass 20 Mar 2007 36,136 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 33,735 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2005 30,199 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan 300ZX?

Based on 1,950 MOT tests across 211 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
1,315
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
211
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 95
fog lamp not working 88
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60
Brake pipe excessively corroded 59
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 56
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J500 MGB is a 1991 Nissan 300ZX in Red with a 2,961cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1991 Nissan 300ZX models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 103,963 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan 300ZX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J500 MGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan 300ZX typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Nissan 300ZX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J500 MGB registered?

J500 MGB is a 1991 Nissan 300ZX, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J500 MGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J500 MGB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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