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BPF 336T

1979 Nissan 280 Zx

Purple Petrol 2753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,862 mi
Last recorded1,862 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Nissan 280 Zx56,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPF 336T
MakeNissan
Model280 Zx
Year1979
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,753cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 1,862 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 1,766 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 1,725 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 1,423 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 1,418 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

sill covers are fitted to vehicle

various exhaust leaks

vehicle heavily under sealed on under side of vehicle

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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BPF 336T is a 1979 Nissan 280 Zx in Purple with a 2,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BPF 336T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BPF 336T registered?

BPF 336T is a 1979 Nissan 280 Zx, first registered on 15 June 1979.

Is BPF 336T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPF 336T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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