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RFC 769

1980 Nissan 280 Zx

Red Petrol 2753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

2,742 mi
Last recorded2,742 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1980 Nissan 280 Zx56,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFC 769
MakeNissan
Model280 Zx
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,753cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 2,742 miles

Welding repairs to underbody & undersealed

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 2,523 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 2,492 miles

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 2,327 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 2,170 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 2,020 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 1,936 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 1,649 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 1,485 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 1,198 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 1,127 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 839 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 5 miles

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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RFC 769 is a 1980 Nissan 280 Zx in Red with a 2,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RFC 769, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RFC 769 registered?

RFC 769 is a 1980 Nissan 280 Zx, first registered on 29 April 1980.

Is RFC 769 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFC 769 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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