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C153 BYP

1985 Nissan 280 Zx

Blue Petrol 2753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,398 mi
Last recorded83,398 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC153 BYP
MakeNissan
Model280 Zx
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,753cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 83,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system poor (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor / Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor / Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 83,397 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Whole system poor (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor/Sill & close to Chassis member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor/Sill & close to Chassis member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 83,354 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hoses slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Whole system poor (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor/Sill & close to Chassis member(strong advisory) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor/Sill & close to Chassis member(strong advisory) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 82,075 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor/sill & near chassis member(Strong advise) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor/sill(Strong advise) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 81,731 miles

Corrosion in Nearside front floor/sill & near chassis,not within any prescribed areas

Corrosion in Offside front floor/sill,not within any prescribed areas

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre & rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 81,724 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion in Nearside front floor/sill & near chassis,not within any prescribed areas

Corrosion in Offside front floor/sill,not within any prescribed areas

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre & rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 80,680 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear --- not quite excessive (3.6.B.4d)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside in behind front wheels -- not excessive (6.1.A.1)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both n/s and o/s (2.2.B.1f)

additional rear lamps showing white light to rear [through rear badge]

all 4 tyres showing some perishing -- not yet excessive

excessive rust at n/s and o/s front floor --- not prescribed area

some binding at all 4 brakes

Fail 9 Mar 2017 80,680 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center to rear (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure fuel pump insecure under rear of car -- secured with cable ties (7.2.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear --- not quite excessive (3.6.B.4d)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside in behind front wheels -- not excessive (6.1.A.1)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both n/s and o/s (2.2.B.1f)

additional rear lamps showing white light to rear [through rear badge]

all 4 tyres showing some perishing -- not yet excessive

excessive rust at n/s and o/s front floor --- not prescribed area

some binding at all 4 brakes

Pass 11 Jul 2013 80,674 miles

All tyres are perishing.

Exhaust has several small holes.

Slight play in offside Track rod end.

Fail 8 Jul 2013 80,674 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

All tyres are perishing.

Exhaust has several small holes.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in offside Track rod end.

Unable to assess rear wheel bearings due to brakes binding.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 80,669 miles

Exhaust has small holes

Front number plate slightly stained

Rust holes around both footwells but outside prescribed areas

Some perishing on both nearside tyres

Some play front lower ball joints. Not yet excessive

Fail 1 May 2012 80,668 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust holed and minor leaks

Front number plate slightly stained

Several brakes binding

Pass 29 Jun 2006 80,626 miles

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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C153 BYP is a 1985 Nissan 280 Zx in Blue with a 2,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 C153 BYP, 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 41 years old, this Nissan 280 Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C153 BYP is a 1985 Nissan 280 Zx, first registered on 7 August 1985.

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