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C123 KCW

1986 Nissan 300 Zx

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,507 mi
Last recorded53,507 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Nissan 300 Zx91,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC123 KCW
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 53,507 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 53,355 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 53,355 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 53,323 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 53,251 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 53,108 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 53,108 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 52,931 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft gaiter running very close to exhaust.

Offside Wind screen crack.

Pass 19 Jun 2017 52,416 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 51,506 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 51,502 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 18 May 2016 51,502 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 19 Nov 2011 51,412 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 51,411 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 49,987 miles

Nearside Front 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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C123 KCW is a 1986 Nissan 300 Zx in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 91,836 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 C123 KCW, 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 40 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 C123 KCW registered?

C123 KCW is a 1986 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 7 January 1986.

Is C123 KCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C123 KCW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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