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OAH 888W

1980 Nissan 280 Zx

Black Petrol 2753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,867 mi
Last recorded42,867 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1980 Nissan 280 Zx56,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAH 888W
MakeNissan
Model280 Zx
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,753cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 May 2009 42,867 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 42,867 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 42,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pipes covered in sealant

off side front inner sill corroded

slight play in bearings

slight play in steering bush

Fail 18 Apr 2008 42,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pipes covered in sealant

off side front inner sill corroded

slight play in bearings

slight play in steering bush

Pass 3 Apr 2007 39,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

near side under wheel arch front panel light corrosion

pipes and under neath covered in sealant

Pass 15 Mar 2006 36,920 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 36,920 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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OAH 888W is a 1980 Nissan 280 Zx in Black with a 2,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OAH 888W, 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 OAH 888W registered?

OAH 888W is a 1980 Nissan 280 Zx, first registered on 2 September 1980.

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