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WIL 5401

1989 Nissan 300 Zx

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,645 mi
Last recorded88,645 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1989 Nissan 300 Zx98,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIL 5401
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 88,645 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 88,645 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front rad hose leaking at point it goes onto engine fiting

Pass 12 Jun 2010 84,593 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 80,921 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to offside and nearside front inner wings

corrosion to underneath of vehicle throughout

Fail 4 Jul 2009 80,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to offside and nearside front inner wings

Pass 7 Jun 2008 74,248 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battery insecure

lower steering column uj has slight play and shows signs of a dry joint

slight play at offside front top hub bush

Fail 2 Jun 2008 74,248 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battery insecure

lower steering column uj has slight play and shows signs of a dry joint

slight play at offside front top hub bush

Pass 3 May 2007 73,020 miles

both rear shock absorbers damp

corrosion to nearside front and offside front inner wings

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 29 Mar 2007 73,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion to nearside and offside front inner wings

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 27 Apr 2006 72,388 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside front inner wings

lower steering u.j rusted at time of test but no play detected

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front and nearside front torsion bar bushes starting to split

slight blow at centre exhaust section and exhaust system corroded through out

slight play at offside front top suspension arm

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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WIL 5401 is a 1989 Nissan 300 Zx in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 98,453 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 WIL 5401, 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 37 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 WIL 5401 registered?

WIL 5401 is a 1989 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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