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L508 XHY

2000 Nissan 300ZX

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,600 mi
Last recorded94,600 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan 300ZX95,359 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL508 XHY
MakeNissan
Model300ZX
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 94,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 94,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 94,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 94,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CROSSMEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 94,187 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Front and Rear (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 92,352 miles

slight play in both rear outer tie rod bushes

Pass 13 Aug 2020 91,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2019 91,245 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 91,245 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/45r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2018 91,169 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner edge cut but not reaching ply or cords marked yellow

Fail 9 May 2018 91,169 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on main beam continuously not allowing inspection of dip beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge cut but not reaching ply or cords marked yellow

Pass 18 May 2017 90,395 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush track rod arm bush marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush track rod arm bush marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2017 90,395 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush track rod bush marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush track rod bush marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 89,764 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 89,760 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 89,576 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 87,619 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 87,818 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

n/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2010 84,041 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 84,030 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Nissan 300ZX?

Based on 1,950 MOT tests across 211 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
1,315
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
211
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 95
fog lamp not working 88
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60
Brake pipe excessively corroded 59
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 56
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L508 XHY is a 2000 Nissan 300ZX in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2000 Nissan 300ZX models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 95,359 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 300ZX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L508 XHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan 300ZX typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 26 years old, this Nissan 300ZX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L508 XHY is a 2000 Nissan 300ZX, first registered on 17 August 2000.

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