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C581 XLC

1986 Nissan 300 C

White Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

118,169 mi
Last recorded118,169 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2006
Typical for 1986 Nissan 300 C104,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC581 XLC
MakeNissan
Model300 C
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2006 118,169 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

no. plate light is not illuminating reg plate very well/light party showing to rear

steering play at max

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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C581 XLC is a 1986 Nissan 300 C in White with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 C581 XLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C581 XLC registered?

C581 XLC is a 1986 Nissan 300 C, first registered on 18 June 1986.

Is C581 XLC safe to buy?

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