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PAM 80Y

1987 Nissan 300 C

White Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,004 mi
Last recorded100,004 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Nissan 300 C122,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAM 80Y
MakeNissan
Model300 C
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 100,004 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 99,760 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 99,394 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 98,767 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 97,376 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front brake slow to react

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2021 92,125 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 91,087 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 88,073 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 88,072 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 76,795 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 75,871 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 73,978 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 72,512 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 72,512 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 71,640 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 71,640 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 70,745 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 70,237 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan 300 C?

Based on 1,033 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
1,198
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 96
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Brake pipe excessively corroded 41
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 38
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 27
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PAM 80Y is a 1987 Nissan 300 C in White with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1987 Nissan 300 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 122,246 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan 300 C fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 96 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PAM 80Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan 300 C typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 39 years old, this Nissan 300 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PAM 80Y?

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What year was PAM 80Y registered?

PAM 80Y is a 1987 Nissan 300 C, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is PAM 80Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAM 80Y shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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