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L98 PHE

1994 Nissan 300 Zx

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

93,869 mi
Last recorded93,869 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 1994 Nissan 300 Zx90,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL98 PHE
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 93,869 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 93,977 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 93,366 miles

Centre Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s body sill covered. Uable to carry out corrosion inspections to some perscribed areas

o/s body sill covered. Uable to carry out corrosion inspections to some perscribed areas

Fail 16 Feb 2015 93,336 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front suspension corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2014 92,269 miles

rear fuel pipes corroding

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front and rear suspension corroding

general underbody corrosion

nearside floor to sill holed and corroded outside area

Fail 6 Feb 2014 92,269 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension corroding

general underbody corrosion

nearside floor to sill holed and corroded outside area

rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 27 Feb 2013 91,231 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Feb 2012 90,389 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 89,343 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 87,985 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 85,942 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 82,943 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 82,715 miles

Nearside Rear Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 79,911 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 79,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2006 79,820 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 78,044 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 78,044 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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L98 PHE is a 1994 Nissan 300 Zx in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1994 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 90,662 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 L98 PHE, 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 32 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L98 PHE is a 1994 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 1 June 1994.

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