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RBZ 280

1980 Nissan 280 Zx

Green Petrol 2753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,959 mi
Last recorded96,959 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Nissan 280 Zx56,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBZ 280
MakeNissan
Model280 Zx
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,753cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 96,959 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 96,947 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2016 96,927 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake pads low

Pass 11 Jun 2015 96,872 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 96,837 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 96,776 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 96,674 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 96,600 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 96,579 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 96,519 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 96,485 miles

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

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

both outer sill panels/wheel arches are starting to bubble

Pass 23 May 2006 96,300 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 96,292 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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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RBZ 280 is a 1980 Nissan 280 Zx in Green with a 2,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1980 Nissan 280 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 56,334 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RBZ 280, 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 46 years old, this Nissan 280 Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RBZ 280 registered?

RBZ 280 is a 1980 Nissan 280 Zx, first registered on 8 April 1980.

Is RBZ 280 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBZ 280 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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