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L345 YVV

1993 Nissan 300 Zx

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,366 mi
Last recorded171,366 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 1993 Nissan 300 Zx95,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL345 YVV
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 171,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 165,047 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 162,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 162,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 159,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 159,611 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 154,827 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded between n/side rear flexible hose and caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded between o/side rear flexible hose and caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded between pump and n/side rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded between pump and o/side rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion along o/side and n/side sill/floor pan joints.

Damage to outside of n/side front tyre tread.

Inside of o/side and n/side front tyre treads wearing low.

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint outer spherical bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Dec 2016 151,030 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 151,029 miles

Emissions not tested Running badly (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure Lower fixing loose (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 151,025 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both front tyres have been fowling wheel arch due to vehicle ride height but no sign of fowling on lock to lock

Engine has misfire

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged Has been repaired (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 148,157 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 146,282 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 141,735 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 141,735 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 131,382 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 131,380 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 122,454 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 116,842 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f inner sill hold but not within 30cm of a structal component

Fail 8 Jul 2009 114,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

adv emission readings slightly high.......

adv nearside rear shock absorber slight leak........

adv nearside rear tyre starting to get poor condition cracking in tread.......along with nail in ...........

adv slight wear / movement in nearside front top inner and outer stabiliser bushes........

Pass 8 Jul 2009 114,244 miles

adv emission readings slightly high.......

adv nearside rear shock absorber slight leak........

adv nearside rear tyre starting to get poor condition cracking in tread.......along with nail in ...........

adv slight wear / movement in nearside front top inner and outer stabiliser bushes........

Pass 25 Jun 2008 110,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 107,059 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 107,038 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 104,230 miles

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

o/s/f slight binding of brake

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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L345 YVV is a 1993 Nissan 300 Zx in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L345 YVV, 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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L345 YVV is a 1993 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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