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DFU 700Y

1982 Nissan 280 Zx

Maroon Petrol 2753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,826 mi
Last recorded86,826 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 1982 Nissan 280 Zx83,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFU 700Y
MakeNissan
Model280 Zx
Year1982
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 86,826 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 86,773 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 86,483 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion to o/s/r floor to sill edge/wheel arch by axle mount

note:recent heavy undersealing to underside of vehicle and various plates welded in

poor pattern n/s headlight

travel to brake pedal

Fail 6 Nov 2019 86,460 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion to o/s/r floor to sill edge/wheel arch by axle mount

note:recent heavy undersealing to underside of vehicle and various plates welded in

poor pattern n/s headlight

travel to brake pedal

Pass 30 Oct 2018 86,436 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 86,296 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 86,296 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 86,238 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

bonnet corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 86,049 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 85,641 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 85,641 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 85,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 85,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 May 2010 83,959 miles

both front anti-roll-bar drop link bush's slightly split

both front tie-bar bush's slightly split

Fail 28 Apr 2010 83,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front anti-roll-bar drop link bush's slightly split

both front suspention tie bar bush's slightly split

Pass 29 Apr 2009 83,040 miles

both front suspention top mountings slightly corroded by the wing mountings

no seatbelt fitted to the offside rear

rear boot struts weak

Fail 24 Apr 2009 83,036 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front suspention top mountings slightly corroded by the wing mountings

no seatbelt fitted to the offside rear

rear boot struts weak

Fail 8 Feb 2008 81,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 81,073 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 78,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 71,940 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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DFU 700Y is a 1982 Nissan 280 Zx in Maroon with a 2,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DFU 700Y, 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.

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DFU 700Y is a 1982 Nissan 280 Zx, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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