MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,829 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front hub grease caps missing
brake pedal pumps up
inside car and under o/s/r wheel arch smell badly of fuel unable to see any leakage
main beam warning light inoprative
n/s/r inner wheel housing badly corroded at rear
seatbelts badly twisted
side indioctor repeater fitted to front wings flash very fast
windscreen cracked outside wiper swept area
battery insecure
nearside front sill corroded but not in prescribed areas
patch welding throughout veihcle
play in steering box
under side off veichle corroded
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nearside front sill corroded but not in prescribed areas
patch welding throughout veihcle
play in steering box
under side off veichle corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Nissan 280 Zx?
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BLZ 2280 is a 1981 Nissan 280 Zx in Red with a 2,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 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 BLZ 2280, 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.
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BLZ 2280 is a 1981 Nissan 280 Zx, first registered on 13 August 1981.
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