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J516 AWF

1992 Nissan 300 Zx

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,427 mi
Last recorded139,427 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 1992 Nissan 300 Zx99,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ516 AWF
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 139,427 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

car is covered with underseal paint

Pass 14 Feb 2023 138,413 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ALL AND FILLER PIPES ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX AND DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

UNDERSIDE COATED IN SEALANT AND UNDERSEAL

Pass 2 Feb 2022 137,482 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s and n/s inner and outer sills are slightly damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s and n/s inner and outer sill and are slightly damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 137,481 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to test front wheel bearings due to brakes binding

Pass 24 Aug 2016 133,392 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2016 133,391 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2015 125,401 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2015 125,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2014 110,411 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 110,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 109,415 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 109,388 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 108,499 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 108,499 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 3 May 2008 107,931 miles

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

slight fluctuations at both front brakes

Pass 3 May 2008 107,931 miles

slight fluctuations at both front brakes

Pass 10 Apr 2007 106,680 miles

various brake hoses corroded also n/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2006 104,993 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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J516 AWF is a 1992 Nissan 300 Zx in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 99,213 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 J516 AWF, 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 34 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J516 AWF is a 1992 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 4 February 1992.

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