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HCL 721V

1979 Nissan 280 Zx

Red Petrol 2753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,196 mi
Last recorded35,196 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 1979 Nissan 280 Zx56,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCL 721V
MakeNissan
Model280 Zx
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 35,196 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 35,196 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 35,091 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

drivers door mirror cracked

drivers seat mechanism slightly worn

n/s windsceen has damage outside swept area

Fail 13 Nov 2009 35,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

drivers door mirror cracked

drivers seat mechanism slightly worn

offside reverse light inoperative

Pass 3 Aug 2007 35,073 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 35,072 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

front and rear brake discs all slightly pitted

offside front floor corroded and holed

Pass 6 Jul 2006 34,859 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 34,859 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

osf and nsf bottom ball joint boots u/s

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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HCL 721V is a 1979 Nissan 280 Zx in Red with a 2,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Nissan 280 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,204 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 HCL 721V, 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 47 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 HCL 721V registered?

HCL 721V is a 1979 Nissan 280 Zx, first registered on 14 August 1979.

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