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L981 JBD

1993 Nissan 300 Zx

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

74,920 mi
Last recorded74,920 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Nissan 300 Zx95,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL981 JBD
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 74,920 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 74,572 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 73,020 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 72,758 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 72,375 miles

Central Rear Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bushes deteriorated on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 70,923 miles

Central Rear Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Rear wheel steering rack pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Corroded fuel pipes in front of the rear axle

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play On the Rear wheel steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 70,923 miles

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

Central Rear Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Rear wheel steering rack pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Carried out adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Corroded fuel pipes in front of the rear axle

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high Carried out adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play On the Rear wheel steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 70,132 miles

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

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

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

Rear Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Rear steering pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 69,452 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 68,653 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 68,435 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 68,084 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 68,004 miles

N S F and O S F bake binding on slightly

O S R and N S R anti roll bar link rod bushes cracking

O S R and N S R suspencion damper covers split

both front windscreen wiper blades has small split on ends

exhaust corroded

front brake pads worn

Pass 25 Jul 2012 67,741 miles

all brake discs rusty

nearside front brake binding on slightly

rear shock gaiters torn

small stone chip passenger side windscreen

Fail 22 Jul 2011 67,364 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise two rear exhaust silencers are rusting

Pass 22 Jul 2011 67,364 miles

advise two rear exhaust silencers are rusting

Pass 6 Aug 2010 66,863 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 65,874 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

small amount of freeplay in offside rear wheel bearing

stonechip in front screen (nearside)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 64,454 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 64,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 63,376 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 62,175 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 60,927 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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L981 JBD is a 1993 Nissan 300 Zx in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 L981 JBD, 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.

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What year was L981 JBD registered?

L981 JBD is a 1993 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L981 JBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L981 JBD 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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