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RDE 114S

1981 Nissan 280 Zx

Gold Petrol 2753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,353 mi
Last recorded127,353 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2009
Typical for 1981 Nissan 280 Zx57,739 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDE 114S
MakeNissan
Model280 Zx
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,753cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2009 127,353 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 127,353 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nearside 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.B.7)

corrosion & repairs floor sills inner wings chassis cross members suspension components shockers & springs rear springs worn & slight out location

rear shocker top mount & prescibed area corrodeed unable to fully check n/s/f inner corroded

unable to fully check body & chassis repairs due to amount underseal exhaust noisey- rear reg plate slight slopedpetrol smell no sign leak- shockers corroded brake hose deteriorated & cracked brake pipes slight corroded

unable to fully check pads & discs

Fail 6 Aug 2008 127,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2007 127,353 miles

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

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RDE 114S is a 1981 Nissan 280 Zx in Gold with a 2,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RDE 114S, 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 RDE 114S registered?

RDE 114S is a 1981 Nissan 280 Zx, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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