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L178 WGF

1993 Nissan 300 Zx

White Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

113,485 mi
Last recorded113,485 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1993 Nissan 300 Zx95,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL178 WGF
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 113,485 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 110,489 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front on sill area corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2011 110,484 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front on sill area corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2010 105,308 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 105,308 miles

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 103,452 miles

Battery insecure

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front brake effort slightly slow

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 103,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 100,445 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 100,444 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 94,136 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 94,136 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 89,305 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 89,089 miles

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

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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L178 WGF is a 1993 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 53.8%.

Across all 1993 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 95,507 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 L178 WGF, 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 33 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L178 WGF registered?

L178 WGF is a 1993 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 20 December 1993.

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