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J527 CEV

1991 Nissan 300 Zx

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

91,230 mi
Last recorded91,230 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Nissan 300 Zx101,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ527 CEV
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 91,230 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 91,230 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 87,901 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 87,898 miles

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 after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 13 May 2025 87,890 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2024 87,803 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 87,630 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 87,555 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 87,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 87,361 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear reverse lamps not working

Pass 23 May 2019 68,484 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 86,815 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tie bar end has slight play

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 86,584 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 90,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 90,621 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 90,621 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 87,529 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 82,338 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 82,338 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 77,998 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 76,853 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 75,543 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 74,450 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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J527 CEV is a 1991 Nissan 300 Zx in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 J527 CEV, 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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J527 CEV is a 1991 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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The MOT history for J527 CEV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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