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A4 EDH

1986 Nissan 300 C

Maroon Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,217 mi
Last recorded24,217 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1986 Nissan 300 C104,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 EDH
MakeNissan
Model300 C
Year1986
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2024 24,217 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside front sill slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2023 24,105 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 23,989 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 23,784 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 23,621 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 23,216 miles

Nearside Rear Sill corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2018 22,762 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 22,402 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 22,122 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 22,122 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 21,843 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 21,392 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 21,043 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 20,550 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 19,903 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 19,461 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 18,756 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 18,265 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 17,697 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 17,126 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2005 17,126 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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A4 EDH is a 1986 Nissan 300 C in Maroon with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1986 Nissan 300 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 104,128 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A4 EDH, 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 40 years old, this Nissan 300 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A4 EDH registered?

A4 EDH is a 1986 Nissan 300 C, first registered on 10 September 1986.

Is A4 EDH safe to buy?

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