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PIL 9368

1998 Nissan 300 Zx

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2010
Tests7 (2 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate28.6%

Mileage

127,117 mi
Last recorded127,117 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan 300 Zx98,417 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 9368
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2011 127,117 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2009 126,584 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front shock dust covers split

brake pipes cannot be seen under bonnet

handbrake travel

slight play n/s/f rack rod end

Fail 12 May 2009 126,584 miles

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front shock dust covers split

brake pipes cannot be seen under bonnet

handbrake travel

slight play n/s/f rack rod end

Fail 22 Apr 2009 126,582 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear shock dust covers split

play /n/s/f rack rod end

Pass 5 Oct 2007 125,856 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 125,856 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 10 Sep 2007 125,856 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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PIL 9368 is a 1998 Nissan 300 Zx in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 28.6%.

Across all 1998 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 98,417 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 PIL 9368, 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 28 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PIL 9368 registered?

PIL 9368 is a 1998 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 3 November 1998.

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