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BIL 8186

1979 Nissan 280 Zx

Maroon Petrol 2753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,954 mi
Last recorded89,954 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Nissan 280 Zx56,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIL 8186
MakeNissan
Model280 Zx
Year1979
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,753cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 89,954 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 89,944 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 89,280 miles

N/S/F & O/S/R Slight bind

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jul 2017 89,278 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Park brake 47% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

N/S/F & O/S/R Slight bind

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 88,534 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Park brake (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 87,785 miles

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 1 Aug 2014 86,853 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight brake bind n/s/f & o/s/r

Pass 30 Jul 2013 86,305 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight bind o/s/r, tracking needs adjusting, rear wiper split, o/s inner and outer sill damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2012 85,422 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 84,634 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 84,311 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 83,110 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 83,110 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Aug 2006 79,258 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 79,258 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 78,823 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 78,823 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F chassis corroded.

Sign of a possible slight fuel leak from fuel pump.

Some imbalance of rear brakes.

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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BIL 8186 is a 1979 Nissan 280 Zx in Maroon with a 2,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BIL 8186, 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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BIL 8186 is a 1979 Nissan 280 Zx, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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