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SBZ 515

1990 Nissan 300 Zx

Green Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,748 mi
Last recorded106,748 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 1990 Nissan 300 Zx93,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBZ 515
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 106,748 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 106,748 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 106,676 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

osf tyre worn on edge

osr tyre worn on edge

Pass 5 Aug 2011 106,448 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2010 110,214 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2010 110,214 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 104,297 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 104,297 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 103,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 100,889 miles

Front and rear outer metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Rear subframe mounting bushes perished.

Pass 23 May 2005 98,805 miles

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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SBZ 515 is a 1990 Nissan 300 Zx in Green with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 SBZ 515, 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.

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What year was SBZ 515 registered?

SBZ 515 is a 1990 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 11 September 1990.

Is SBZ 515 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBZ 515 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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