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560 CUE

1987 Nissan 300 C

White Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

85,723 mi
Last recorded85,723 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Nissan 300 C122,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration560 CUE
MakeNissan
Model300 C
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 85,723 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering idler bush worn, but not excessively.

Pass 14 Sep 2023 85,697 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering idler bush worn, but not excessively.

Pass 20 Sep 2022 85,500 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering idler bush worn, but not excessively.

Pass 6 Sep 2021 85,444 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

The inner sills, floor pans and rear door steps are corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2021 85,444 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

The inner sills, floor pans and rear door steps are corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2020 85,407 miles

Front tie bar bushes deteriorated

Steering idler bushes flexing

The front brakes are tight

The front subframe bushes are deteriorated

The inner sills and floor pans are corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2019 85,371 miles

Front tie bar bushes deteriorated

The front subframe bushes are deteriorated

The inner sills and floor pans are corroded

The o/s/f brake is tight

Fail 28 Nov 2018 85,371 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) n/s steering idler bushes badly worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 85,300 miles

Sills, inner sills and brake pipes corroded

The n/s steering idler is very worn

Fail 2 Nov 2017 85,300 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Sills, inner sills and brake pipes corroded

The n/s steering idler is very worn

Pass 16 Sep 2016 85,282 miles

Main brake pipe corroded

Sills and inner sills corroded

Slight exhaust leak

The n/s steering idler is quite worn

Pass 28 Sep 2015 84,967 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Front brakes juddering

The exhaust is very deteriorated and starting to leak

The front suspension legs are corroded

The n/s steering idler is worn

The sills, inner sills and inner wings are corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2014 84,780 miles

all tyres are very deteriorated and deeply cracked

brake discs corroded

the exhaust is very deteriorated and starting to leak

the front brakes are imbalanced

the main and rear brake pipes are all corroded

the n/s steering arm bush is very deteriorated

the rear brake pads are worn very thin

the sills, inner sills, subframes, suspension components and inner wings are all very corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2014 84,778 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres are very deteriorated and deeply cracked

brake discs corroded

the exhaust is very deteriorated and starting to leak

the main and rear brake pipes are all corroded

the n/s steering arm bush is very deteriorated

the sills, inner sills, subframes, suspension components and inner wings are all very corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2012 84,771 miles

nsf wheel unable to spin by hand

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all tyres perished

Fail 9 Jul 2012 84,771 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all tyres perished

nsf wheel unable to spin by hand

Pass 7 May 2010 84,744 miles

exhaust very deteriorated

rear brake pipes corroded

steering idler worn

tyres very deteriorated

Fail 20 Apr 2010 84,744 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all of the tyres are very deteriorated

the rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 8 May 2009 84,695 miles

Offside Front 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)

all 4 tyres cracked on side walls

Fail 8 May 2009 84,695 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all 4 tyres cracked on side walls

Fail 9 Feb 2006 84,672 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

How Reliable is the Nissan 300 C?

Based on 1,033 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
1,198
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 96
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Brake pipe excessively corroded 41
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 38
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 27
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560 CUE is a 1987 Nissan 300 C in White with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1987 Nissan 300 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 122,246 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 C fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 96 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 560 CUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan 300 C typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 39 years old, this Nissan 300 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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560 CUE is a 1987 Nissan 300 C, first registered on 1 March 1987.

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