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J556 LFJ

1992 Nissan 300 Zx

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,319 mi
Last recorded142,319 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 1992 Nissan 300 Zx99,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ556 LFJ
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 142,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

under sealed

Pass 31 Aug 2012 137,072 miles

underneath has been undersealed

Pass 2 Apr 2012 132,400 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 123,948 miles

Both front inner sills holled but not with in limits

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 123,948 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front inner sills holled but not with in limits

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 120,211 miles

Battery insecure

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel tank shows signs of leaking , no leaks at time of test

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside front wing is corroded and insecurely mounted at bottom

Oil leak

Oil leak from rear diff

Fail 10 Mar 2010 120,167 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Battery insecure

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel tank shows signs of leaking , no leaks at time of test

Nearside rear tyre badly cracked between tread

Nearside rear tyre has 2 nails in it

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside front wing is corroded and insecurely mounted at bottom

Oil leak

Oil leak from rear diff

Pass 26 Feb 2009 111,858 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 111,699 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 106,865 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 106,865 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 124,093 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 124,093 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2006 124,044 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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J556 LFJ is a 1992 Nissan 300 Zx in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J556 LFJ, 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 J556 LFJ registered?

J556 LFJ is a 1992 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 1 February 1992.

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