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NZ 3787

1997 Nissan 300 Zx

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,114 mi
Last recorded180,114 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan 300 Zx83,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNZ 3787
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 180,114 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2011 180,903 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 180,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 179,940 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 169,103 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 168,752 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

corrosion o/s/f inner sill/ floor,n/s/f inner sill/ floor,o/s/r wheel arch+lower rear 1/4 panel

Fail 8 Jul 2008 166,439 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion at n/s/f floor/sill

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 160,808 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 154,156 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 154,115 miles

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

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)

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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NZ 3787 is a 1997 Nissan 300 Zx in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 83,926 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 NZ 3787, 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 29 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 NZ 3787 registered?

NZ 3787 is a 1997 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 23 October 1997.

Is NZ 3787 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NZ 3787 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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