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A900 JAH

1984 Nissan 280 Zx

Beige Petrol 2753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,151 mi
Last recorded144,151 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 1984 Nissan 280 Zx77,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA900 JAH
MakeNissan
Model280 Zx
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 144,151 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

hazzard warning switch faulty

radiator in poor condition and leaking

steering wheel cover split

Pass 13 Jun 2019 142,746 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 140,165 miles

front pads appear to be very low

rear discs corroded

slight bind to o/s/front brake

Pass 3 Apr 2017 136,766 miles

a lot of surface corrosion to vehicle underside around previous welds.

both n/s and o/s/front tyres heavily cracked on outer sidewalls

o/s/rear brake disc corroded

slight play in n/s/front lower swivel

steering wheel cover split

Fail 22 Mar 2017 136,759 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

a lot of surface corrosion to vehicle underside around previous welds.

both n/s and o/s/front tyres heavily cracked on outer sidewalls

o/s/rear brake disc corroded

slight play in n/s/front lower swivel

steering wheel cover split

Pass 15 Apr 2016 132,112 miles

FRONT TYRES - 205/70R14

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall showing signs of perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall showing signs of perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower swivel has slight play

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall showing signs of deteriation (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front shock absorber gaiter perishing

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (3.5.1i)

REAR TYRES - 205/70R14

Fail 12 Apr 2016 132,077 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

FRONT TYRES - 205/70R14

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall showing signs of perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall showing signs of perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower swivel has slight play

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall showing signs of deteriation (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front shock absorber gaiter perishing

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (3.5.1i)

REAR TYRES - 205/70R14

Pass 21 Apr 2015 127,782 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both N/S tyres perishing

light age related perishing to most suspension rubbers

slight bind in o/s/r wheel

slight corrosion to front coil springs

Pass 24 Mar 2014 125,530 miles

N/S/FRONT AND N/S/REAR TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED ON SIDEWALLS

STEERING RACK DAMP WITH OIL

Pass 15 Apr 2013 122,351 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT AND REAR TYRES PERISHED ON SIDEWALLS

Pass 11 Jul 2011 120,686 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 118,694 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 118,270 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 118,263 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside footwell corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2008 117,006 miles

CHASSIS DENTED

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 117,006 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

CHASSIS DENTED

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 116,244 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan 280 Zx?

Based on 1,623 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
300
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
247
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 196
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 98
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 62
brake binding 59
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 54
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A900 JAH is a 1984 Nissan 280 Zx in Beige with a 2,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1984 Nissan 280 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 77,910 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A900 JAH, 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 42 years old, this Nissan 280 Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A900 JAH is a 1984 Nissan 280 Zx, first registered on 29 March 1984.

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