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SKE 611W

1981 Nissan 280 Zx

Blue Petrol 2753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,732 mi
Last recorded29,732 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1981 Nissan 280 Zx57,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKE 611W
MakeNissan
Model280 Zx
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 29,732 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 29,710 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 29,704 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 29,692 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 29,682 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 29,670 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 29,657 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 29,643 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 19 Feb 2018 29,633 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 29,618 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 29,577 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 29,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside 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 binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 29,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 29,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 29,380 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 29,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 29,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 29,281 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 29,178 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 29,056 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 28,780 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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SKE 611W is a 1981 Nissan 280 Zx in Blue with a 2,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1981 Nissan 280 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 57,739 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 SKE 611W, 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 45 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 SKE 611W registered?

SKE 611W is a 1981 Nissan 280 Zx, first registered on 18 June 1981.

Is SKE 611W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKE 611W shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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