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DHJ 945X

1981 Nissan 280 Zx

Brown Petrol 2753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,415 mi
Last recorded64,415 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1981 Nissan 280 Zx57,739 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHJ 945X
MakeNissan
Model280 Zx
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,753cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 64,415 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 64,415 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 62,756 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2012 62,756 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2011 60,491 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 58,659 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 58,659 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 57,014 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 56,207 miles

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

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

N/S/F AND O/S/F TIE BAR BUSHES STARTING TO CRACK

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2007 54,915 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 54,911 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DHJ 945X is a 1981 Nissan 280 Zx in Brown with a 2,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DHJ 945X, 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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What year was DHJ 945X registered?

DHJ 945X is a 1981 Nissan 280 Zx, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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