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PRP 235Y

1983 Nissan 280 Zx

Maroon Petrol 2753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

70,100 mi
Last recorded70,100 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 1983 Nissan 280 Zx73,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRP 235Y
MakeNissan
Model280 Zx
Year1983
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 May 2015 70,100 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Corrosion to bodywork and underside of vehicle, not excessive or within prescribed areas

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

nearside floor badly corroded and holed, not within any prescribed areas

Pass 20 Aug 2013 70,106 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 70,100 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 70,100 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 70,122 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both door edges corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 May 2012 70,100 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

both door edges corroded

sill covers fitted

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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PRP 235Y is a 1983 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 33.3%.

Across all 1983 Nissan 280 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 73,420 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 PRP 235Y, 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 43 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 PRP 235Y registered?

PRP 235Y is a 1983 Nissan 280 Zx, first registered on 1 February 1983.

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