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Nissan 300 ZX

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 2,960 cc

L78 YNVMOT history

L78 YNV is a red petrol Nissan 300 ZX first used on 23 May 1997. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 47,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
47,911 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L78 YNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
300 ZX
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,960 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
23 May 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L78 YNV was last recorded at 47,911 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 177 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,734 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
177 miles
Average per year
632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,911 miles
  • 2025 – 47,734 miles
  • 2024 – 47,592 miles
  • 2023 – 47,518 miles
  • 2022 – 46,720 miles
  • 2020 – 45,881 miles
  • 2019 – 44,423 miles
  • 2018 – 43,931 miles
  • 2017 – 42,963 miles
  • 2016 – 40,459 miles
  • 2015 – 40,416 miles
  • 2014 – 40,195 miles
  • 2013 – 39,561 miles
  • 2012 – 39,014 miles
  • 2011 – 37,955 miles
  • 2009 – 37,612 miles
  • 2008 – 37,056 miles
  • 2007 – 35,971 miles
  • 2006 – 35,619 miles
  • 2005 – 34,893 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,911 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,911 miles (+177)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    47,911 miles
    Test number
    453156641113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass47,734 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    47,734 miles
    Test number
    199909704594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail47,732 miles (+140)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,732 miles
    Test number
    832584137858
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor area forward of rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch rear of rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass47,592 miles (+74)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    47,592 miles
    Test number
    733847626842
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass47,518 miles (+798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    47,518 miles
    Test number
    100936360891
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of rear inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass46,720 miles (+839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    46,720 miles
    Test number
    863352482951
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind rear bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass45,881 miles (+1,458)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    45,881 miles
    Test number
    938777234736
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease or underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencers showing signs of corrosion but not leaking gases

  8. Pass44,423 miles (+492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    44,423 miles
    Test number
    397257555288
    • AdvisorySuspension and chassis components covered in grease or other material

  9. Pass43,931 miles (+968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    43,931 miles
    Test number
    668529013626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill corroded

  10. Pass42,963 miles (+2,504)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    42,963 miles
    Test number
    235485080663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,459 miles (+43)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    40,459 miles
    Test number
    982223455855
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front and rear (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion sill/floor

  12. Pass40,416 miles (+221)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,416 miles
    Test number
    505994772369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,195 miles (+634)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    40,195 miles
    Test number
    115362854218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass39,561 miles (+547)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    39,561 miles
    Test number
    317274573287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,014 miles (+1,059)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    39,014 miles
    Test number
    686229842263
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCould do with an oilspray

  16. Pass37,955 miles (+343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,955 miles
    Test number
    549625741166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail37,612 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,612 miles
    Test number
    881602499232
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass37,612 miles (+556)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    37,612 miles
    Test number
    962472199272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,056 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    37,056 miles
    Test number
    900957948218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnderbody poor condition

  20. Fail37,056 miles (+1,085)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,056 miles
    Test number
    940857948242
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnderbody poor condition

  21. Pass35,971 miles (+352)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    35,971 miles
    Test number
    313880057245
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteGENRAL CONDITION OF UNDERBODY VERY DRY AND CORRODED

  22. Pass35,619 miles (+726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    35,619 miles
    Test number
    412058346296
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass34,893 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    34,893 miles
    Test number
    610108635284
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder body very corroded

Questions about L78 YNV

Does L78 YNV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L78 YNV is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L78 YNV?
The MOT on L78 YNV is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L78 YNV done?
L78 YNV was recorded at 47,911 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 632 miles a year.
Has L78 YNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L78 YNV has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L78 YNV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L78 YNV find?
L78 YNV passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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