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RIW 2602

1986 Nissan 300 Zx

White Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

121,927 mi
Last recorded121,927 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 1986 Nissan 300 Zx91,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIW 2602
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 121,927 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides - Inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 121,927 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides - Inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 121,920 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion forming along both inner sills, not excessive at time of test

Fail 27 May 2014 121,901 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 121,901 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 121,779 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 121,779 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 120,811 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 118,997 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 116,567 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 115,722 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 115,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2007 114,774 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 114,774 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 111,781 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 111,781 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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RIW 2602 is a 1986 Nissan 300 Zx in White with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1986 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 91,836 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 Zx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,493 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RIW 2602, 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 40 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RIW 2602 registered?

RIW 2602 is a 1986 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 7 November 1986.

Is RIW 2602 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIW 2602 shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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