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M103 TDB

1998 Nissan 300 Zx

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,273 mi
Last recorded116,273 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Nissan 300 Zx98,417 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM103 TDB
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 116,273 miles

light underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2023 114,780 miles

light under body corrosion

Pass 29 May 2021 111,939 miles

Offside Front Lower turbo oil return has a slight leak of oil

light corrosion under vehicle

Fail 29 May 2021 111,939 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam faulty bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower turbo oil return has a slight leak of oil

light corrosion under vehicle

Pass 4 Dec 2019 108,433 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 May 2015 104,171 miles

rear brake disc's in poor condition

Fail 23 Apr 2015 104,153 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear brake disc's in poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2013 102,195 miles

battery not strapped in

front and rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust silencers very weak and rusty

Fail 6 Feb 2013 102,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside 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)

battery not strapped in

front and rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust silencers very weak and rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2012 102,181 miles

front and rear brake discs badly corroded

near side h/light damp

near side rear side running light not working

Fail 25 Jan 2012 102,177 miles

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

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

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

engine over-heating

front and rear brake discs badly corroded

near side h/light damp

near side rear side running light not working

Pass 21 Aug 2010 97,491 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 96,322 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER RUBBERS SLIGHTLY SPLIT ON ENDS

REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP INNER BUSHES

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

Pass 29 Jul 2008 95,670 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 95,666 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 94,012 miles

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

front brake discs poor on inner faces

Fail 2 Aug 2007 93,968 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 93,150 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 93,133 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to check inner brake pads

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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M103 TDB is a 1998 Nissan 300 Zx in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1998 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 98,417 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 M103 TDB, 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 28 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M103 TDB registered?

M103 TDB is a 1998 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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