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MIL 8703

1988 Nissan 300 Zx

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

111,070 mi
Last recorded111,070 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Nissan 300 Zx100,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 8703
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 111,070 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust box skin corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides os/ns (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody undersealed

Fail 8 Apr 2026 111,069 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides os/ns (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides os/ns (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust box skin corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody undersealed

Fail 8 Aug 2025 110,633 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis legs (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Floor pan corroded holed not in prescribed area

Nearside Front Lower Wing corroded

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides os/ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides os/ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undersealed in places

Pass 18 Apr 2023 110,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 109,976 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 109,933 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 109,211 miles

brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded/ pitted

o/s/f shock has a slight misting of oil

Pass 30 Apr 2018 108,633 miles

brake ferrules and pipes slightly corroded

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f outer sill holed, not in prescribed area

o/s/f shock has a slight misting of oil

Fail 30 Apr 2018 108,633 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake ferrules and pipes slightly corroded

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f outer sill holed, not in prescribed area

o/s/f shock has a slight misting of oil

Pass 3 May 2017 107,531 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 107,531 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 106,122 miles

rear brake pads low

slight bind to n/s/r wheel

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 104,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 104,422 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearsude rear brake binding by hand

Pass 24 Oct 2013 103,554 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres wearing low

slight play in all wheel bearings

various areas of corrosion

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters pershed/cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2012 102,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake slight bind

tyres perished/cracked

various areas of corrosion under vehicle

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked

Fail 30 Sep 2011 101,375 miles

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

both rear tyres close to legal limit

slight imbalance rear brakes

various steering and suspention dust covers split

various suspention bushes deteriated

Pass 30 Sep 2011 101,375 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

slight imbalance rear brakes

various steering and suspention dust covers split

various suspention bushes deteriated

Pass 21 Oct 2010 100,353 miles

battery insecure

both wiper blades split

slight oil leak

slight play both front wheel bearings

various bits of corrosion under car

Fail 19 Oct 2010 100,310 miles

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)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 98,259 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 98,259 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 97,485 miles

n/s and o/s box chassis centre slight damage

Fail 11 Aug 2008 97,442 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s and o/s box chassis centre slight damage

Pass 13 Aug 2007 95,697 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 95,593 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 93,410 miles

wiper sweep seems slightly short †oil around power steering area †

Fail 11 Jul 2006 93,410 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

wiper sweep seems slightly short †oil around power steering rack area †

Pass 1 Jul 2005 92,940 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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MIL 8703 is a 1988 Nissan 300 Zx in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 1988 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 100,546 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 MIL 8703, 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 38 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MIL 8703 is a 1988 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 24 August 1988.

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The MOT history for MIL 8703 shows 29 tests with a 58.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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