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L78 YNV

1997 Nissan 300 Zx

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

47,911 mi
Last recorded47,911 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Nissan 300 Zx83,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL78 YNV
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 47,911 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 47,734 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 47,732 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor area forward of rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch rear of rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 47,592 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 47,518 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of rear inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 46,720 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind rear bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 45,881 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease or underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

rear silencers showing signs of corrosion but not leaking gases

Pass 26 Jun 2019 44,423 miles

suspension and chassis components covered in grease or other material

Pass 23 May 2018 43,931 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2017 42,963 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 40,459 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

light corrosion sill/floor

Pass 16 Sep 2015 40,416 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 40,195 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 39,561 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 39,014 miles

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

could do with an oilspray

Pass 25 May 2011 37,955 miles

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)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 37,612 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 37,612 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 37,056 miles

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

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

underbody poor condition

Fail 3 Sep 2008 37,056 miles

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

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

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

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

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

underbody poor condition

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 35,971 miles

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

GENRAL CONDITION OF UNDERBODY VERY DRY AND CORRODED

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 35,619 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 34,893 miles

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

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

under body very corroded

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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L78 YNV is a 1997 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 87%.

Across all 1997 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 83,926 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L78 YNV, 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 29 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 L78 YNV registered?

L78 YNV is a 1997 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is L78 YNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L78 YNV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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