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YJY 129

1997 Nissan 300 Zx

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,681 mi
Last recorded107,681 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan 300 Zx83,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJY 129
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 107,681 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 107,408 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 107,195 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

battery loose

front & rear suspensions & sub frames corroded

general under body corrosion

Fail 3 May 2012 107,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 105,280 miles

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

long travel hand brake lever

Pass 6 Oct 2009 104,859 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front lower cross member corroded

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 104,852 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Battery insecure

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

Front lower cross member corroded

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 102,684 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 100,328 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 98,139 miles

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

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

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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YJY 129 is a 1997 Nissan 300 Zx in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 83,926 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 YJY 129, 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 29 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YJY 129 is a 1997 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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