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J56 SDV

2005 Nissan 300ZX

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,995 mi
Last recorded86,995 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan 300ZX88,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ56 SDV
MakeNissan
Model300ZX
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 86,995 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 86,729 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 86,429 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 86,050 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 85,889 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 85,687 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 85,426 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 84,436 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 84,317 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 84,010 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 84,010 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 83,814 miles

Engine is loosing oil

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

light corossion on the underside and suspension in various places

Pass 14 Jun 2014 83,166 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 83,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 81,345 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 80,129 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 77,791 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 76,652 miles

drivers mirror slighly wobbly on mounting

Pass 2 Jul 2009 75,032 miles

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

Nearside inner front edge of tyre worn

Fail 1 Jul 2009 75,025 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside inner front edge of tyre worn

Pass 1 Jul 2008 120,043 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 120,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 116,490 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 111,489 miles

some play in both rear steering arm joints

Fail 17 May 2006 111,489 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

some play in both rear steering arm joints

How Reliable is the Nissan 300ZX?

Based on 1,950 MOT tests across 211 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
1,315
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
211
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 95
fog lamp not working 88
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60
Brake pipe excessively corroded 59
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 56
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J56 SDV is a 2005 Nissan 300ZX in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Nissan 300ZX models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 88,756 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan 300ZX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J56 SDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan 300ZX typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan 300ZX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J56 SDV registered?

J56 SDV is a 2005 Nissan 300ZX, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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