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K257 BON

1992 Nissan 300ZX

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,533 mi
Last recorded113,533 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Nissan 300ZX132,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK257 BON
MakeNissan
Model300ZX
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 113,533 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 113,293 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 112,855 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 112,576 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 112,436 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 111,661 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 110,712 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 110,712 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 167,814 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 165,415 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 162,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 162,113 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering connection has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 159,030 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play offside rear (2.2.B.1i)

minor engine oil leak

Fail 20 May 2016 159,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

minor engine oil leak

Pass 30 May 2015 151,123 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2014 144,772 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 144,772 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 142,614 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 142,614 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 139,950 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 139,950 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 134,743 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 134,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 127,333 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 12,097 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 12,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Nissan 300ZX?

Based on 1,950 MOT tests across 211 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
1,315
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
211
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 95
fog lamp not working 88
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60
Brake pipe excessively corroded 59
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 56
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K257 BON is a 1992 Nissan 300ZX in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1992 Nissan 300ZX models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 132,056 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan 300ZX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K257 BON, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan 300ZX typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Nissan 300ZX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K257 BON registered?

K257 BON is a 1992 Nissan 300ZX, first registered on 1 October 1992.

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