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M227 SMV

1994 Nissan 300 Zx

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,630 mi
Last recorded99,630 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1994 Nissan 300 Zx90,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM227 SMV
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2024 99,630 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

headlamp swich insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2021

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020
Pass 7 Dec 2018 103,268 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 101,436 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016
Pass 13 Oct 2015 72,895 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 71,105 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 105,689 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 97,658 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2012 97,185 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

brake fluid slightley low

Pass 10 Aug 2011 91,139 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 83,575 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 76,735 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 68,495 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 68,352 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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 23 Aug 2007 59,709 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 59,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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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M227 SMV is a 1994 Nissan 300 Zx in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 M227 SMV, 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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What year was M227 SMV registered?

M227 SMV is a 1994 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 1 December 1994.

Is M227 SMV safe to buy?

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