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RTO 555X

1981 Nissan 280 Zx

Multi-colour Petrol 2753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

148,604 mi
Last recorded148,604 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2009
Typical for 1981 Nissan 280 Zx57,739 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTO 555X
MakeNissan
Model280 Zx
Year1981
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2009 148,604 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

general corrosion to 90% of vehicle & suspension

Fail 6 Nov 2009 148,525 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

general corrosion to 90% of vehicle & suspension

nearside front floor pan holed (not within 30cm of component mounting)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 147,862 miles

corrosion to 90% of vehicle

Fail 10 Oct 2008 147,862 miles

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

corrosion to 90% of vehicle

Fail 17 Jun 2008 147,786 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

n/s/r lens creaked

Pass 9 Jun 2007 146,347 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 146,347 miles

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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RTO 555X is a 1981 Nissan 280 Zx in Multi-colour with a 2,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 RTO 555X, 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 RTO 555X registered?

RTO 555X is a 1981 Nissan 280 Zx, first registered on 1 October 1981.

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