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K546 RCR

2003 Nissan 300 Zx

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

180,054 mi
Last recorded180,054 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Nissan 300 Zx90,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK546 RCR
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 180,054 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 180,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 180,445 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 178,499 miles

suspect a b s light sequence incorrect

Fail 30 Apr 2012 178,499 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

suspect a b s light sequence incorrect

Pass 5 May 2011 117,560 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 177,400 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 170,837 miles

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

rear wheel steering inoperative but not affecting front steering and rear wheels face ahead

Fail 8 Oct 2008 170,811 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear wheel steering inoperative but not affecting front steering and rear wheels face ahead

Pass 19 Oct 2007 166,274 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 166,274 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2005 161,305 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 161,305 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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K546 RCR is a 2003 Nissan 300 Zx in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 90,541 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 K546 RCR, 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 23 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K546 RCR registered?

K546 RCR is a 2003 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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