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N458 SVY

1996 Nissan 300 Zx

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,145 mi
Last recorded113,145 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan 300 Zx97,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN458 SVY
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2010 113,145 miles

all four tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 17 Dec 2010 113,138 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

all four tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2009 106,215 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both front steering rack boots grease but no hole visible

exhaust system coroded

front discs coroded

n/s/f shocker boot cover split

oil leak

plastic coverings under vehicle unable to check components properly

rear pads wearing low

second hand CAT fitted old CAT in boot

slight judder at front brakes

steering rack has slight play

unable to check brakepipes properly due to coverings over them

Fail 20 Aug 2009 106,215 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

exhaust system coroded

front discs coroded

n/s/f shocker boot cover split

oil leak

plastic coverings under vehicle unable to check components properly

rear pads wearing low

slight judder at front brakes

steering rack has slight play

unable to check brakepipes properly due to coverings over them

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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N458 SVY is a 1996 Nissan 300 Zx in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 97,716 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 N458 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 30 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N458 SVY registered?

N458 SVY is a 1996 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N458 SVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N458 SVY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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