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L38 JCF

1994 Nissan 300 Zx

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

92,663 mi
Last recorded92,663 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Nissan 300 Zx90,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL38 JCF
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 92,663 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 92,663 miles

Direction indicator not working off side front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 92,618 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 92,581 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 92,581 miles

Direction indicator not working near side front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working off side front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 92,501 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 92,398 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 92,398 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear near mounting rubbers come off (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low near side (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen near side (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 92,010 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 91,882 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 91,882 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 91,829 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 91,788 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 91,414 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 91,414 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 90,982 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 90,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 90,495 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 90,495 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 88,839 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Aug 2010 88,839 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Sep 2009 84,821 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear exhaust boxes corroded

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 2 Oct 2006 84,757 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brakes out of balance † †offside front brakes fluctuating

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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L38 JCF is a 1994 Nissan 300 Zx in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1994 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 90,662 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 L38 JCF, 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 32 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L38 JCF registered?

L38 JCF is a 1994 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L38 JCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L38 JCF shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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