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L198 YCV

2004 Nissan 300ZX

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,579 mi
Last recorded127,579 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Nissan 300ZX104,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL198 YCV
MakeNissan
Model300ZX
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013 127,579 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 124,664 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 118,901 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 113,070 miles

Oil leak

slight power steering leak

Fail 11 Jul 2008 113,070 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

slight power steering leak

Pass 6 Jul 2007 107,354 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)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2007 107,347 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 102,077 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 102,059 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Nov 2005 102,021 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

power steering rack rubber mountings bushes slight movement and play

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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L198 YCV is a 2004 Nissan 300ZX in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Nissan 300ZX models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 104,808 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 300ZX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L198 YCV, 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 22 years old, this Nissan 300ZX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L198 YCV registered?

L198 YCV is a 2004 Nissan 300ZX, first registered on 1 December 2004.

Is L198 YCV safe to buy?

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