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L518 DFD

1993 Nissan 300 Zx

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,720 mi
Last recorded113,720 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1993 Nissan 300 Zx95,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL518 DFD
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 113,720 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 113,720 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 112,380 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 112,380 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 102,744 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 May 2011 102,744 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 100,144 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 97,340 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 92,671 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 90,217 miles

near side front brake disc light corrosion (standing)

off side front brake disc light corrosion (stnding)

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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L518 DFD is a 1993 Nissan 300 Zx in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L518 DFD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L518 DFD registered?

L518 DFD is a 1993 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 24 August 1993.

Is L518 DFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L518 DFD shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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