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J904 GGO

1997 Nissan 300 Zx

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,600 mi
Last recorded90,600 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Nissan 300 Zx83,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ904 GGO
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 90,600 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2026 90,600 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 87,519 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 85,081 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various suspension components have surface corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 83,977 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 82,730 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 82,730 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 82,517 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 81,035 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 79,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad not clearly visible. Recommend pads are replaced soon. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad not clearly visible. recommend pads are replaced soon. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 77,927 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 75,764 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 74,318 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 72,818 miles

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid level low

Pass 6 Sep 2012 70,147 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 69,212 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

brake fluid slightly low

power steering rack damp

Pass 17 Mar 2009 68,595 miles

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

both front exhaust heat shields damaged

power steering rack damp

Pass 17 Mar 2008 67,943 miles

front brake pads low

movement in steering colum

power steering rack damp

some surface corrosion to both front brake discs

Pass 20 Mar 2007 65,802 miles

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

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

slight damage to nearside rear wheel & tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2006 64,409 miles

front brake pads getting low

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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J904 GGO is a 1997 Nissan 300 Zx in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 83,926 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 J904 GGO, 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 29 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J904 GGO registered?

J904 GGO is a 1997 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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