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E492 SRL

1987 Nissan 300 Zx

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,667 mi
Last recorded111,667 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1987 Nissan 300 Zx102,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE492 SRL
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 111,667 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 111,666 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 111,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 111,315 miles

N/S/F chassis damaged and starting to split.

N/S/F wing loose at bottom.

N/S/R wheel arch coroaded and holed.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 111,315 miles

both seal plastic covers

n/s seal cover under plastic cover rusted away

rust on n/s/r quarter

Fail 18 Jun 2008 111,290 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both seal plastic covers

n/s seal cover under plastic cover rusted away

rust on n/s/r quarter

Pass 16 Aug 2006 109,836 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 109,836 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front no plate cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2005 108,463 miles

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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E492 SRL is a 1987 Nissan 300 Zx in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 102,237 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 E492 SRL, 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 39 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E492 SRL?

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What year was E492 SRL registered?

E492 SRL is a 1987 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E492 SRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E492 SRL shows 9 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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