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UPR 833X

1982 Nissan 280 Zx

Red Petrol 2753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,750 mi
Last recorded92,750 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Nissan 280 Zx83,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPR 833X
MakeNissan
Model280 Zx
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 92,750 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 92,336 miles

Offside Steering rack damp

Fail 9 Dec 2020 93,123 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack damp

Pass 4 Dec 2019 91,850 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 28 Dec 2018 91,600 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 91,414 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 91,004 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 91,004 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 89,044 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 87,540 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 85,941 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 84,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jul 2011 83,275 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 81,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 78,344 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 78,318 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 75,484 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 72,567 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 72,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

possibly slight noise from offside front wheel bearing ?

Pass 19 May 2006 68,585 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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UPR 833X is a 1982 Nissan 280 Zx in Red with a 2,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 UPR 833X, 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 UPR 833X registered?

UPR 833X is a 1982 Nissan 280 Zx, first registered on 5 March 1982.

Is UPR 833X safe to buy?

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