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J985 JAB

1992 Nissan 300 Zx

Grey Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,935 mi
Last recorded80,935 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Nissan 300 Zx99,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ985 JAB
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 80,935 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 79,432 miles

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 78,988 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 77,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 77,981 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective suspension arm (2.5.A.4)

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre treads perished

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 77,794 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 77,794 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 77,210 miles

front tyres worn on in side edges

Pass 17 Oct 2013 76,095 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 75,515 miles

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

Slight play in nearside rear steering rack end

Pass 6 Aug 2011 73,851 miles

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

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

n/s wash jet poor

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

surface cracks to front discs

Pass 6 Jul 2010 73,204 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 71,120 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 68,095 miles

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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J985 JAB is a 1992 Nissan 300 Zx in Grey with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1992 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 99,213 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 J985 JAB, 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 34 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 J985 JAB registered?

J985 JAB is a 1992 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 24 April 1992.

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