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K43 OWV

1998 Nissan 300 Zx

White Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,086 mi
Last recorded93,086 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Nissan 300 Zx98,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK43 OWV
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 93,086 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 90,877 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underside has slight surface corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2020 90,877 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

underside has slight surface corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2018 90,179 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 89,856 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 88,777 miles

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)

Fail 31 May 2011 87,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2011 87,991 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 87,988 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 86,710 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 86,710 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 86,404 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Coolant leak

Damage to rear

Damage to side

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2006 80,581 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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K43 OWV is a 1998 Nissan 300 Zx in White with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1998 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 98,417 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 K43 OWV, 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 28 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K43 OWV registered?

K43 OWV is a 1998 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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