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HUE 300V

1980 Nissan 280 Zx

Silver Petrol 2753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,015 mi
Last recorded16,015 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Nissan 280 Zx56,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUE 300V
MakeNissan
Model280 Zx
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 16,015 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 15,018 miles

Front front number plate in poor condition

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 13,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 May 2017 13,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 11,638 miles

Both front brakes binding moderately

Moderate play/wear in offside front lower suspension ball joint

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 21 Jan 2016 11,631 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both front brakes binding moderately

Moderate play/wear in offside front lower suspension ball joint

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2014 11,084 miles

Spare tyre defective

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front chassie legs slightly damaged

front tyres perished

harsh corrosion underside

offside rear seatbelt missing

offside rear sill corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

tailgate struts defective

Fail 22 Sep 2014 11,084 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front chassie legs slightly damaged

front tyres perished

harsh corrosion underside

offside rear seatbelt missing

offside rear sill corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

tailgate struts defective

Pass 10 Jul 2006 9,261 miles

fuel cap seal poor

o/s rear floor pan weak

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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HUE 300V is a 1980 Nissan 280 Zx in Silver with a 2,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Nissan 280 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 56,334 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 HUE 300V, 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 46 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 HUE 300V registered?

HUE 300V is a 1980 Nissan 280 Zx, first registered on 13 February 1980.

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