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J657 NLT

2003 Nissan 300 Zx

Grey Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,238 mi
Last recorded128,238 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Nissan 300 Zx90,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ657 NLT
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 128,238 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 128,232 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 128,219 miles

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

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

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

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

bioth rear wheels are binding slightly

brake fliud is low

n/s/f and o/s/f inner seal is damaged and corroding

Pass 8 Oct 2010 126,729 miles

front jacking points corroded

slight play in offside rear steering rack

Pass 13 Oct 2009 126,517 miles

front position lights taped in to vehicle,secure and working at time of test

Fail 12 Oct 2009 126,517 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 121,638 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 121,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

nearside rear steering rack has slight play

Pass 17 Aug 2007 117,297 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 117,297 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 112,017 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 112,017 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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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J657 NLT is a 2003 Nissan 300 Zx in Grey with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2003 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 90,541 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 J657 NLT, 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 23 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J657 NLT registered?

J657 NLT is a 2003 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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