MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,169 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Nissan 280 Zx?
Based on 1,623 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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280 BFT is a 1982 Nissan 280 Zx in White with a 2,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1982 Nissan 280 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 83,549 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 280 Zx fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 196 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 280 BFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Nissan 280 Zx typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 44 years old, this Nissan 280 Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 280 BFT registered?
280 BFT is a 1982 Nissan 280 Zx, first registered on 31 December 1982.
Is 280 BFT safe to buy?
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