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1992 Nissan 300 ZX 3.0L Petrol · K447 BWO

K447 BWO

1992 Nissan 300 ZX (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1992. Recorded mileage 101,933 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
NISSAN 300 ZX
Year / Origin
1992 · Borehamwood
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 14 Apr 2027
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
101,933 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 14 Apr 2027
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1992
Engine
2960cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 1992 Nissan 300 ZX presents as roadworthy following a passed MOT on 21 March 2025 at 101,421 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available record. The vehicle cleared its prior test on 27 March 2024 at 101,030 miles, also with no advisories, indicating a clean two-year stretch free of flagged mechanical or structural concerns. The recorded mileage of 101,421 against a 34-year lifespan equates to roughly 2,983 miles per year, confirming very light use for a sports coupé of this era. Between the March 2024 and March 2025 tests the odometer advanced only 391 miles, showing the car stood largely idle or covered short local journeys. A curious entry sits in the record: a failed test on 20 March 2025 at identical mileage of 101,421, followed one day later by a pass with no defects logged. This suggests an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault, though the buyer should confirm the failure reason from the DVSA portal. Given the sparse and clean history, no recurring wear items or structural defects emerge from the data. The low annual mileage and apparent storage pattern mean rubber components such as suspension bushes, coolant hoses, and tyres may have aged rather than worn through use. A buyer should physically inspect for perished elastomer, flat-spotted tyres from prolonged standing, and corrosion to sills or subframes that low-mileage cars often hide under light surface grime. The brake discs and calipers warrant a function check for binding after storage, and the exhaust emissions should be verified against the 2025 pass. The Z32 platform suffers typical rear suspension arm rust; the tester raised nothing, but an independent ramp inspection remains prudent before purchase.
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K447 BWO Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
  • 101,933 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

K447 BWO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Sept 2026, 01:36
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Nissan 300 Zx (K447 BWO) between March 2024 and April 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 16 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed Fault with machine. (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

K447 BWO Mileage History

  1. 27/03/2024101,030 mi
  2. 20/03/2025101,421 mi+391 mi
  3. 21/03/2025101,421 mi
  4. 16/04/2026101,933 mi+512 mi

Average of roughly 440 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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80
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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