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J539 TEC

1992 Nissan 300 Zx

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,344 mi
Last recorded98,344 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1992 Nissan 300 Zx99,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ539 TEC
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 98,344 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 98,241 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 98,240 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s and o/s sills rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2021 98,224 miles

n/s and o/s sills rusty

Fail 19 Apr 2021 98,224 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s sills rusty

Fail 18 Nov 2020 98,220 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all 4 brake discs rusty

n/s and o/s sills rusty

Pass 16 May 2017 96,435 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 91,360 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 91,346 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 91,346 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 91,312 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 91,312 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 91,299 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 91,284 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 91,284 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 91,268 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 91,229 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate dirty

n/s and o/s steering gator's been repaired by glue may split again

Fail 22 Sep 2009 91,229 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate dirty

Pass 17 Sep 2008 91,151 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 91,151 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

poor hand brake

Pass 29 Sep 2007 90,802 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 89,563 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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J539 TEC is a 1992 Nissan 300 Zx in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J539 TEC, 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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What year was J539 TEC registered?

J539 TEC is a 1992 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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