MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,476 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel slight damage outer.
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Wheel slight damage outer.
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage connection to rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits Bank (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits Bank (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard Bank (8.2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Bank (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits Bank (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard Bank (8.2.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
damage to outer sills
All brake discs slightly pitted
Nearside front tyre inner side wall slightly damaged
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
All brake discs slightly pitted
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
All brake discs slightly pitted
Oil leak
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
All brake discs slightly pitted
Oil leak
Battery insecure
Both side sills have slight distortion in centres
Front road wheels only just clear brake calipers
Nearside Rear Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Nissan 300 Zx?
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K496 MGW is a 1992 Nissan 300 Zx in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 K496 MGW, 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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K496 MGW is a 1992 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 31 December 1992.
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