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J812 RTA

2002 Nissan 300 Zx

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

111,236 mi
Last recorded111,236 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Nissan 300 Zx87,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ812 RTA
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 111,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 110,926 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2018 110,926 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seat Anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2017 110,713 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 109,103 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 108,762 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 108,762 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 107,097 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 107,097 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 107,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 105,300 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 99,536 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 92,101 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 91,953 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

advise n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes from flexy hoses to calipers corroded

advise n/s/r and o/s/r exhausts corroded

advise o/s front exhaust

advise o/s/f to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2009 84,328 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 77,397 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 77,388 miles

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 77,105 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 77,101 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 75,659 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 75,600 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 68,221 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 68,221 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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J812 RTA is a 2002 Nissan 300 Zx in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2002 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 87,377 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 J812 RTA, 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 24 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J812 RTA is a 2002 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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