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MJI 4862

1983 Nissan 280 Zx

Maroon Petrol 2753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,289 mi
Last recorded36,289 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1983 Nissan 280 Zx73,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJI 4862
MakeNissan
Model280 Zx
Year1983
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 36,289 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear outer sill,s are corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2012 36,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear outer sill,s are corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2011 32,786 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front track rod ball joint covers deteriated

steering column rubber bush/damper slightly worn

Fail 15 Mar 2011 32,786 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front track rod ball joint covers deteriated

steering column rubber bush/damper slightly worn

Pass 10 Jul 2007 31,350 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 30,673 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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MJI 4862 is a 1983 Nissan 280 Zx in Maroon with a 2,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJI 4862, 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 MJI 4862 registered?

MJI 4862 is a 1983 Nissan 280 Zx, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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