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RSF 300Y

1982 Nissan 280 Zx

White Petrol 2753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,792 mi
Last recorded88,792 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 1982 Nissan 280 Zx83,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSF 300Y
MakeNissan
Model280 Zx
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,753cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 88,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Power steering ram components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))

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

car undersealed

Fail 6 May 2020 88,792 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Power steering ram components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

car undersealed

Pass 25 Apr 2018 88,785 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 88,583 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 88,581 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 88,431 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 88,423 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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RSF 300Y is a 1982 Nissan 280 Zx in White with a 2,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RSF 300Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RSF 300Y registered?

RSF 300Y is a 1982 Nissan 280 Zx, first registered on 1 November 1982.

Is RSF 300Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSF 300Y shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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