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BUE 121Y

1982 Nissan 280 Zx

Gold Petrol 2753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,023 mi
Last recorded149,023 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2006
Typical for 1982 Nissan 280 Zx83,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUE 121Y
MakeNissan
Model280 Zx
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,753cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2006 149,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/f & o/s/f bottom balljoint rubbers ripped

Fail 3 Feb 2006 149,016 miles

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

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

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

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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BUE 121Y is a 1982 Nissan 280 Zx in Gold with a 2,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 BUE 121Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BUE 121Y registered?

BUE 121Y is a 1982 Nissan 280 Zx, first registered on 21 October 1982.

Is BUE 121Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUE 121Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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