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ALB 163Y

1982 Nissan 280 Zx

Blue Petrol 2753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,479 mi
Last recorded105,479 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 1982 Nissan 280 Zx83,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALB 163Y
MakeNissan
Model280 Zx
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 105,479 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 105,123 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 104,436 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 104,359 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 104,121 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 104,101 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 103,358 miles

Slight oil leaks evident

Some surface corrosion noted. Off side front floor/Inner sills/Off side rear floor

Fail 21 Apr 2015 103,349 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Slight oil leaks evident

Some surface corrosion noted. Off side front floor/Inner sills/Off side rear floor

Pass 10 Jun 2013 102,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pump wiring insecure

slight oil leak from rear diff and gearbox

Pass 31 May 2012 102,305 miles

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

some surface corrosion noted on vehicle underside

some suspension bushes and gaitors perishing

Pass 9 Jun 2011 101,589 miles

Rear brake pipes surface corroded

Some corrosion noted around rear top shocker mounts

Underside surface corroded. Heavy in places especially around rear boot floor

Fail 7 Jun 2011 101,589 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear brake pipes surface corroded

Some corrosion noted around rear top shocker mounts

Underside surface corroded. Heavy in places especially around rear boot floor

Pass 20 May 2010 100,999 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 100,110 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 100,100 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 100,029 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 100,029 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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ALB 163Y is a 1982 Nissan 280 Zx in Blue with a 2,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 ALB 163Y, 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 ALB 163Y registered?

ALB 163Y is a 1982 Nissan 280 Zx, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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