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R226 HMV

1998 Nissan 300 Zx

Yellow Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

105,643 mi
Last recorded105,643 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan 300 Zx98,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 HMV
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 105,643 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2025 105,192 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2024 104,450 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2023 103,994 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Apr 2022 103,187 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Apr 2022 103,186 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2020 102,955 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 102,775 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 101,233 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 100,237 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 99,456 miles

slight play in rear steering arms

Pass 23 Mar 2012 98,925 miles

minor leak n/s/f exhaust system.

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

play in o/s+n/s/r steering/suspension joints.

Fail 22 Mar 2012 98,922 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

minor leak n/s/f exhaust system.

play in o/s+n/s/r steering/suspension joints.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 98,482 miles

handbrake close to full travel.

n/s/f lower tie bar bush starting to deteriorate.

n/s/f manifold to downpipe exhaust joint leaking.

n/s/r centre to rear exhaust joint leaking.

play in o/s+n/s/r wheel steering rack ends/joints.

play in rear wheel steering rack.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 98,162 miles

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front cross member/panel corroding.

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding.

fuel pipes corroding.

minor leak around n/s front pipe/manifold joint exhaust.

o/s+n/s/f flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding becoming close to acceptable limits.

o/s/f chassis leg corroding/deteriorating.

o/s/f long metal brake pipe corroding.

oil leak.

play in o/s+n/s/r steering rack arms/track rod ends.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

rear metal brake pipe ends corroding.

rear metal brake pipes corroding.

rear suspension/arms/subframe corroding.

slight fluid weep around power steering rack arms/joints.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 97,965 miles

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front chassis legs corroding.

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding.

front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

fuel pipes corroding.

oil/power steering oil weep.

play in o/s+n/s/r steering arms/joints.

rear metal brake pipes corroding.

rear suspension/subframe/anti roll bar corroding.

Fail 7 Apr 2008 97,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front chassis legs corroding.

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding.

front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

fuel pipes corroding.

oil/power steering oil weep.

play in o/s+n/s/r steering arms/joints.

rear metal brake pipes corroding.

rear suspension/subframe/anti roll bar corroding.

Pass 11 Jan 2007 97,539 miles

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front brake pads starting to wear down.

front chassis legs/floor pans corroding.

front cross member corroding.

front to rear+rear metal brake pipes corroding.

fuel lines corroding.

imbalance in front brakes .

oil leak.

play in rear steering system.

play in steering colum/shaft.

rear steering system corroding.

rear suspension/subframe corroding.

rear+front flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

slight damage to o/s/f lower tie bar.

Pass 23 Jan 2006 96,824 miles

exhaust system corroding.

front suspension/chassis legs corroding.

front to rear fuel lines corroding.

front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

front+rear+front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

imbalance in front brakes.

o/s/f seatbelt gettinhg slow to retract.

oil leak

rear subframe/suspension corroding.

slight damage to o/s/r road wheel.

slight play in o/s+n/s/r wheel bearings.

wiper blades starting to deteriorate.

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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R226 HMV is a 1998 Nissan 300 Zx in Yellow with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 R226 HMV, 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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R226 HMV is a 1998 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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