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A66 SYO

1983 Nissan 280 Zx

White Petrol 2753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,383 mi
Last recorded92,383 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1983 Nissan 280 Zx73,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA66 SYO
MakeNissan
Model280 Zx
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,753cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 92,383 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 92,383 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 92,300 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 92,300 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 91,870 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 91,870 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 91,311 miles

Front tyres both sides have slight cracks

Rear tyres both sides have slight cracks

Pass 3 Aug 2016 90,740 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 90,740 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 89,843 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 89,639 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 89,639 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 89,050 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 89,050 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 88,640 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 88,640 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 88,360 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 87,880 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 87,858 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Mar 2007 87,821 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 87,807 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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A66 SYO is a 1983 Nissan 280 Zx in White with a 2,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A66 SYO, 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 A66 SYO registered?

A66 SYO is a 1983 Nissan 280 Zx, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A66 SYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A66 SYO shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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