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FAE 821W

1981 Nissan 280 Zx

Black Petrol 2753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,054 mi
Last recorded77,054 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1981 Nissan 280 Zx57,739 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAE 821W
MakeNissan
Model280 Zx
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 77,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 76,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 75,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch where it goes into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch where it goes into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 75,949 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking brake fluid coming out of the piston area (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch where it goes into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch where it goes into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 75,643 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 75,219 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt STEERING BOX DROP ARM JOINT BOOT. (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 75,216 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt STEERING BOX DROP ARM JOINT BOOT. (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2016 74,778 miles

Nearside Front SLIGHT BRAKE BIND.

Pass 28 May 2015 74,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 73,264 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 73,264 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 72,918 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 72,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 May 2012 72,523 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 72,470 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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FAE 821W is a 1981 Nissan 280 Zx in Black with a 2,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1981 Nissan 280 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 57,739 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FAE 821W, 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 45 years old, this Nissan 280 Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FAE 821W registered?

FAE 821W is a 1981 Nissan 280 Zx, first registered on 10 March 1981.

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