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L443 SGW

2005 Nissan 300 Zx

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,890 mi
Last recorded104,890 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan 300 Zx99,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL443 SGW
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 104,890 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 104,878 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area and inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 104,245 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 104,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 104,237 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure mounting corroded. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced of inner sill area as marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Various places in the engine bay area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 102,908 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 102,908 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear panels corroded by rear bumper

Pass 26 Jul 2019 100,772 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective low output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 99,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Low output. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Low output. (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 99,035 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid X 2 (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill area. (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Low output. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Low output. (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 95,420 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 95,420 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 93,543 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2016 93,543 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

engine oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2016 93,482 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexie to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/35 18 97Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/35 18 97Y (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 91,420 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2015 91,396 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2015 91,229 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery, cable tied in place

catylitic convertors missing

some steel brake pipes obscured by covers

Pass 9 Apr 2014 88,222 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 88,186 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 84,269 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 80,504 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 75,548 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 71,450 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 65,732 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 65,546 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 65,546 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

both rear exhaust boxes deteriorating

offside steering rack gaiter damp

offside washer jet poor

rear brake discs slightly scored

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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L443 SGW is a 2005 Nissan 300 Zx in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2005 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 99,032 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 L443 SGW, 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 21 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L443 SGW is a 2005 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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