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AVA 222V

1979 Nissan 280 Zx

Black Petrol 2753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,211 mi
Last recorded1,211 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 1979 Nissan 280 Zx56,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVA 222V
MakeNissan
Model280 Zx
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 1,211 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 1,154 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 895 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 895 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2017 880 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 801 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 691 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 658 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 492 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 455 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 428 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 98,940 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 98,926 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 98,755 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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AVA 222V is a 1979 Nissan 280 Zx in Black with a 2,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Nissan 280 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,204 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 AVA 222V, 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 47 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 AVA 222V registered?

AVA 222V is a 1979 Nissan 280 Zx, first registered on 14 September 1979.

Is AVA 222V safe to buy?

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