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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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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
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
All tyres are perishing.
Exhaust has several small holes.
Slight play in offside Track rod end.
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.
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
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
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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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