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J917 PCS

1990 Nissan 300 Zx

Grey Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

61,337 mi
Last recorded61,337 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1990 Nissan 300 Zx93,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ917 PCS
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 May 2011 61,337 miles

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Drag link end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

battery insecure

engine oil leak

Pass 27 May 2009 56,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2009 56,184 miles

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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J917 PCS is a 1990 Nissan 300 Zx in Grey with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1990 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 93,914 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 J917 PCS, 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 36 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J917 PCS registered?

J917 PCS is a 1990 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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