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HGF 331X

1986 Nissan 280 Zx

White Petrol 2753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,394 mi
Last recorded160,394 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGF 331X
MakeNissan
Model280 Zx
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2009 160,394 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

in my oppinion this vehicle is beyond safe repair

Pass 5 Jun 2008 157,138 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

chassis plated in numerous places

Pass 26 Jun 2007 156,802 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

near side rear wing corrorded

off side and near side valance corrorded

off side front door corrorded

off side rear wheel arch corrorded

Fail 14 Jun 2007 156,791 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

near side rear wing corroded

off side and near side valance corrorded

off side front door corrodecd

off side rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2006 155,419 miles

slight uneven rate of increase and decrease on rear brakes

Fail 21 Jun 2006 155,419 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

battery insecure

front number plate damaged

oil leak

slight corrosion n/s/f iner wing

slight corrosion n/s/r iner wheel arch

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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HGF 331X is a 1986 Nissan 280 Zx in White with a 2,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HGF 331X, 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 40 years old, this Nissan 280 Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HGF 331X is a 1986 Nissan 280 Zx, first registered on 18 December 1986.

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