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NST 406Y

1982 Nissan 280 Zx

Maroon Petrol 2753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,919 mi
Last recorded46,919 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 1982 Nissan 280 Zx83,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNST 406Y
MakeNissan
Model280 Zx
Year1982
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,753cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2023 46,919 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2021 46,872 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 46,868 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2020 46,371 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 45,766 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 44,933 miles

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

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

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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NST 406Y is a 1982 Nissan 280 Zx in Maroon with a 2,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Nissan 280 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 83,549 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 NST 406Y, 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 44 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 NST 406Y registered?

NST 406Y is a 1982 Nissan 280 Zx, first registered on 9 September 1982.

Is NST 406Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NST 406Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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