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MKZ 2046

1989 Nissan 300 Zx

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,880 mi
Last recorded137,880 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 1989 Nissan 300 Zx98,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKZ 2046
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 137,880 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 13,701 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front bumper insecure

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2014 137,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

silght cracking in all tyre side walls

slight corrosion throughout under body

Fail 9 Apr 2014 137,546 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

slight cracking to side walls of offside front tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2008 13,666 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 13,666 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2007 136,065 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 136,065 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MKZ 2046 is a 1989 Nissan 300 Zx in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 98,453 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 MKZ 2046, 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 37 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MKZ 2046 registered?

MKZ 2046 is a 1989 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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