1991 Nissan 300zx — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1991 perform at MOT as they age
35 years
Current Age
41.9%
Latest Pass Rate
31
Total Tests (All Years)
98,315 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Best vintage for 300zx
Compared to Average at Age 19
This car: 41.9%
Average: 55.4%
⚠️ 13.5% below average (7550 models compared)
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2010High Fail Rate
41.9%
Age (yrs) 19Tests 31Avg Mileage 98,315Top Failure Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 38.7%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1991 Nissan 300zx, with age trends.
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
38.7%
— Consistent
Brakes
29.0%
— Consistent
Suspension
25.8%
— Consistent
Steering
22.6%
— Consistent
Tyres
22.6%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment | 38.7% (19 yrs) | 38.7% (19 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Brakes | 29.0% (19 yrs) | 29.0% (19 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Suspension | 25.8% (19 yrs) | 25.8% (19 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Steering | 22.6% (19 yrs) | 22.6% (19 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Tyres | 22.6% (19 yrs) | 22.6% (19 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Nissan 300zx cars manufactured in 1991 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2010 to 2010, covering 31 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.