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K497 FEC

1992 Nissan 300 Zx

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,513 mi
Last recorded148,513 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1992 Nissan 300 Zx99,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK497 FEC
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 148,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 148,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 133,543 miles

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

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 133,542 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 132,747 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 132,747 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 130,583 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 127,190 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

n/s/r/ & o/s/r outter exhaust baffles insecure

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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K497 FEC is a 1992 Nissan 300 Zx in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 K497 FEC, 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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K497 FEC is a 1992 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 24 December 1992.

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