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J918 RTT

1991 Nissan 300 Zx

Grey Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

102,222 mi
Last recorded102,222 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 1991 Nissan 300 Zx101,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ918 RTT
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2022 102,222 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 100,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 100,626 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 99,605 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 98,577 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 98,575 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 97,681 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 97,680 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 96,512 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged front to rear pipes rustey (7.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 95,293 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 93,802 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 93,795 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 93,512 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 May 2013 91,662 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust section's corroded

Pass 11 May 2012 88,420 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2012 88,420 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2011 86,187 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 86,167 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise both front tyres worn on inner edges advise tracking to be checked

Pass 27 Apr 2010 83,818 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 83,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 79,899 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 79,898 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 77,045 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 77,031 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

eye level brake lamp not fully working

slight oil mist from offside front steering rack boot

slightly low efficiency on nearside rear handbrake

Pass 18 Jan 2007 72,130 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 65,908 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 65,838 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.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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J918 RTT is a 1991 Nissan 300 Zx in Grey with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 1991 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 101,002 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 J918 RTT, 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 35 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J918 RTT is a 1991 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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