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J870 LRV

2002 Nissan Fairlady

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,381 mi
Last recorded134,381 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Nissan Fairlady89,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ870 LRV
MakeNissan
ModelFairlady
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 134,381 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 134,556 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 126,500 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 126,443 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Oil leak

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

handbrake travel requires adjustment soon

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

Pass 8 Feb 2007 116,601 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2006 116,575 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Nissan Fairlady?

Based on 1,898 MOT tests across 215 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
2,685
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
215
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 88
fog lamp not working 38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
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J870 LRV is a 2002 Nissan Fairlady in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Fairlady models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 89,796 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 Fairlady fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J870 LRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Fairlady typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Nissan Fairlady is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J870 LRV registered?

J870 LRV is a 2002 Nissan Fairlady, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is J870 LRV safe to buy?

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