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EFU 800Y

1983 Nissan 280 Zx

Beige Petrol 2753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1983 Nissan 280 Zx73,420 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFU 800Y
MakeNissan
Model280 Zx
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2007

both front inner wings repaired from underside of front wheel arches

Fail 14 Jun 2007

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

both front inner wings repaired from underside of front wheel arches

Pass 26 Jun 2006 62,452 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

this vehicle has had extensive welding carried out previously which could be tidyer

various rubber bushes in the steering and suspension are showing slight perishing and movement

Fail 9 Jun 2006 62,452 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2005 62,430 miles

Various brake flexible ferrulls showing slight sign of rust

Various parts of floor,sill to floor and chassie showing signs of surface rust

Fail 10 Jun 2005 62,429 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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EFU 800Y is a 1983 Nissan 280 Zx in Beige with a 2,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Nissan 280 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 73,420 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 EFU 800Y, 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 43 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 EFU 800Y registered?

EFU 800Y is a 1983 Nissan 280 Zx, first registered on 24 February 1983.

Is EFU 800Y safe to buy?

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