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J689 OPJ

1991 Nissan 300 Zx

White Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

76,958 mi
Last recorded76,958 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Nissan 300 Zx101,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ689 OPJ
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 76,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 76,810 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both lower sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres cracked

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 76,691 miles

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

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

Offside exhaust smoking slightly at idle

Pass 9 Mar 2016 76,115 miles

Emissions slightly smokey

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 75,675 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 75,026 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 75,016 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 73,067 miles

Headlamp washer system not operating

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

Nearside 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)

smoke obvious from exhaust at idle

Pass 1 Aug 2011 70,508 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 68,949 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 67,464 miles

2 front tyres have uneven wear on inner shoulders

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 66,385 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 66,207 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 65,498 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)

Rear steering faulty. †Poor O/S Dip beam pattern.

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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J689 OPJ is a 1991 Nissan 300 Zx in White with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 J689 OPJ, 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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J689 OPJ is a 1991 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 13 August 1991.

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