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PBZ 2474

1990 Nissan 300 Zx

Purple Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,623 mi
Last recorded74,623 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Nissan 300 Zx93,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBZ 2474
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1990
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 74,623 miles

Slight oil leak, not excessive

Pass 26 Jun 2025 73,766 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 72,946 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 72,192 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 70,429 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 70,429 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 69,381 miles

Slight oil leak on engine

Pass 9 Jun 2020 68,613 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 68,603 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 68,593 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 67,251 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 65,139 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 64,470 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 61,780 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 58,787 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 58,787 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 4 May 2012 55,837 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 54,029 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 54,018 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Pass 11 May 2010 49,967 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2010 49,952 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2009 45,239 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 40,680 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 36,652 miles

customer advises nearside floor is welded under sealer.

nearside rear - slight play in steering

slight play in nearside suspension

Fail 23 Mar 2007 36,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

customer said nearside front floor welded under sealant

slight play in rear steering system

slight play in rear suspention

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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PBZ 2474 is a 1990 Nissan 300 Zx in Purple with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 93,914 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PBZ 2474, 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 36 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PBZ 2474 registered?

PBZ 2474 is a 1990 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is PBZ 2474 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBZ 2474 shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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