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SOC 799Y

1983 Nissan 280 Zx

Red Petrol 2753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,025 mi
Last recorded92,025 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 1983 Nissan 280 Zx73,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOC 799Y
MakeNissan
Model280 Zx
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2009 92,025 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front windscreen smoked on offside front lowwer corner, and a little chip at the bottom. front bumper needs securing.

Fail 5 Feb 2009 92,023 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 May 2007 91,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2007 91,916 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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SOC 799Y is a 1983 Nissan 280 Zx in Red with a 2,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SOC 799Y, 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 SOC 799Y registered?

SOC 799Y is a 1983 Nissan 280 Zx, first registered on 21 March 1983.

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