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C951 NNJ

1985 Nissan 300 C

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

140,654 mi
Last recorded140,654 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 1985 Nissan 300 C98,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC951 NNJ
MakeNissan
Model300 C
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 140,654 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 133,982 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 128,009 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 119,379 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 114,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 114,692 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 114,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 114,677 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 114,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2014 114,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 114,657 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 114,646 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 114,575 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 114,407 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 114,248 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 114,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 114,231 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 114,182 miles

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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C951 NNJ is a 1985 Nissan 300 C in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1985 Nissan 300 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 98,450 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 C951 NNJ, 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 41 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 C951 NNJ registered?

C951 NNJ is a 1985 Nissan 300 C, first registered on 2 September 1985.

Is C951 NNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C951 NNJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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