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J788 HSN

2008 Nissan 300 Zx

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,300 mi
Last recorded56,300 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Nissan 300 Zx91,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ788 HSN
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2019 56,300 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill hold (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor hold front to rear at sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill hold (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill hold (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front to rear at sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 56,218 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes along floor (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

condensation in both headlamps

Pass 16 Mar 2017 56,005 miles

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

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

both sills have damage and corrosion at front area

brake pipes coated with grease

Fail 22 Feb 2017 56,005 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 6 Jan 2016 55,159 miles

all brake pipes coated in grease

Offside Rear tyre cracked excessively but not showing ply or cords

Pass 2 Dec 2014 54,159 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 54,159 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 54,126 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 54,063 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 54,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 53,441 miles

plat at steering wheel should be further checked

Fail 30 Aug 2011 53,441 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

play at steering wheel should be further checked

Pass 26 May 2010 52,344 miles

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

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)

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

movement at steering wheel

Pass 26 May 2009 47,437 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 66,206 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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J788 HSN is a 2008 Nissan 300 Zx in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 91,738 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 J788 HSN, 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 18 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J788 HSN is a 2008 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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