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J795 HMV

1998 Nissan 300ZX

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,012 mi
Last recorded92,012 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan 300ZX92,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ795 HMV
MakeNissan
Model300ZX
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2017 92,012 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

cannot see condition of brake pipe through n/s front inner wheel arch

fuel pipes very corroded

n/s and o/s rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 90,366 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2016 90,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sil (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front oil leak

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)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 88,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 87,494 miles

offside and nearside front tyres deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2013 86,926 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 86,905 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 83,816 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 83,039 miles

Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 79,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 75,779 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 74,723 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 15 May 2008 73,386 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 72,144 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre cracked on side wall

Pass 10 May 2006 70,806 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 70,794 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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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J795 HMV is a 1998 Nissan 300ZX in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1998 Nissan 300ZX models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 92,004 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 300ZX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J795 HMV, 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 28 years old, this Nissan 300ZX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J795 HMV is a 1998 Nissan 300ZX, first registered on 28 October 1998.

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