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KGK 485T

1979 Nissan 280 Zx

Blue Petrol 2753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,976 mi
Last recorded1,976 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 1979 Nissan 280 Zx56,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGK 485T
MakeNissan
Model280 Zx
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,753cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 1,976 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 1,959 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 1,947 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

exhaust blow from repair to silencer

front x member weakened by corrosion

o/s/f seat belt slow to return

unable to examine repair to o/s/f inner wing due to fliller and paint

unable to fully examine perscribed areas as vehicle heavilley undersealed

battery insecure

rear fog light insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2006 1,479 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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KGK 485T is a 1979 Nissan 280 Zx in Blue with a 2,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Nissan 280 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,204 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 KGK 485T, 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 47 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 KGK 485T registered?

KGK 485T is a 1979 Nissan 280 Zx, first registered on 9 July 1979.

Is KGK 485T safe to buy?

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