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L791 SWR

2005 Nissan 300 Zx

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

106,360 mi
Last recorded106,360 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan 300 Zx99,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL791 SWR
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 106,360 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2026 106,321 miles

Emissions unable to be completed misfire developed engine damage possible (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 159,397 miles

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches, outside of prescribed areas

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 159,305 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches, outside of prescribed areas

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 153,623 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 151,479 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2020 151,477 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 149,890 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 139,399 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 133,543 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 131,691 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 131,690 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 22 May 2014 130,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front seat back slight play

offside seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 23 May 2013 126,154 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 126,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 120,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

offside rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 May 2012 120,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 May 2011 116,364 miles

brake discs rusty

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2011 116,364 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

brake discs rusty

Fail 25 Mar 2008 106,540 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 106,540 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 106,005 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)

looks lick fule been leaking top of tank at some time but not now

Pass 16 Oct 2006 104,949 miles

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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L791 SWR is a 2005 Nissan 300 Zx in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 L791 SWR, 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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L791 SWR is a 2005 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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