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N227 SVY

1995 Nissan 300 Zx

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

20,191 mi
Last recorded20,191 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Nissan 300 Zx97,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN227 SVY
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 20,191 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 20,191 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 19,982 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 19,981 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 19,745 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 19,745 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 19,349 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Underneath the car fully corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2019 19,320 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (3.5 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 19,319 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 18,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 10,728 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 9,736 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 104,620 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 104,620 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 104,007 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 May 2009 102,174 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 102,170 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 101,980 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2008 93,800 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

all four tyres on limit

front bumper previously damaged

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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N227 SVY is a 1995 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 57.9%.

Across all 1995 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 97,584 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 N227 SVY, 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 31 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N227 SVY registered?

N227 SVY is a 1995 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N227 SVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N227 SVY shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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