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J51 DWP

1991 Nissan 300 Zx

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,351 mi
Last recorded143,351 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 1991 Nissan 300 Zx101,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ51 DWP
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 143,351 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 143,085 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 142,692 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 142,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 142,306 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested not tested due to corroded brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded six brake pipes in and around rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 at calliper/flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 at caliper/flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 142,207 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 142,089 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 142,088 miles

Fuel tank leaking under mounting straps (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie rod 'front bush' (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie rod 'front bush' (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2017 142,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner sill slightly corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 142,053 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Sill Corroded

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear 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 Inner Sill corroded

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Wiper blades poor

Pass 16 Apr 2013 138,453 miles

front cross member corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2013 138,543 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front cross member corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 136,149 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 132,287 miles

Oil leak

petrol smell under bonnet but no leaks detected

Pass 21 Jul 2008 128,425 miles

advanced wear on both front tyre inner edges

washer missing from n/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 2 Aug 2007 124,059 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 124,048 miles

Nearside Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 117,441 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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J51 DWP is a 1991 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 72.2%.

Across all 1991 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 101,002 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J51 DWP, 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 35 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J51 DWP is a 1991 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 28 November 1991.

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