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A699 WEV

1983 Nissan 280 Zx

Silver Petrol 2753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,997 mi
Last recorded70,997 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1983 Nissan 280 Zx73,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA699 WEV
MakeNissan
Model280 Zx
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 70,997 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 70,997 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 70,571 miles

o/s/r tyre slight cracks in outer wall

Pass 5 Jul 2007 69,302 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 69,302 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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A699 WEV is a 1983 Nissan 280 Zx in Silver with a 2,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A699 WEV, 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 A699 WEV registered?

A699 WEV is a 1983 Nissan 280 Zx, first registered on 24 November 1983.

Is A699 WEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A699 WEV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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