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VIW 2161

1999 Nissan 300 Zx

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,727 mi
Last recorded102,727 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 Nissan 300 Zx95,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIW 2161
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 102,727 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded all round (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 26 May 2022 100,004 miles

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

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

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Jun 2021 94,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 May 2020 90,163 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 90,163 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 87,713 miles

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

dash wiring insecure

wiring insecure under bonnet

Pass 9 Feb 2018 83,124 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 83,078 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 76,329 miles

inner sills corroded slightly

slight corrosion offside rear inner arch

slight play steering arms inner joints

Pass 7 Nov 2013 76,080 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2013 76,080 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2012 73,574 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

battery insecure (this becomes a fail later this year)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 73,534 miles

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

battery insecure (this becomes a fail later this year)

Pass 16 May 2011 70,650 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 May 2010 68,520 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 68,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 68,243 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 68,219 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 68,219 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 68,180 miles

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

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

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

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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VIW 2161 is a 1999 Nissan 300 Zx in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 95,000 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 VIW 2161, 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 27 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VIW 2161 is a 1999 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 23 June 1999.

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