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VET 177Y

1983 Nissan 280 Zx

Blue Petrol 2753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,592 mi
Last recorded45,592 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 1983 Nissan 280 Zx73,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVET 177Y
MakeNissan
Model280 Zx
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,753cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 45,592 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 45,545 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 45,251 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 45,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle is corroded throughout underside

Pass 4 Jun 2008 45,212 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 45,212 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 45,142 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 43,782 miles

both rear shock absorber rubber gaitors are torn

drivers seat backrest has some play in its locking mechanism, but still secure

front brake imbalance is near limits of allowance. †imbalance is 21% and limit is 25%

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/ and o/s/r wings are badly corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Fail 14 Sep 2005 43,781 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front seat back locking mechanisms are slightly worn

o/s/f inner wing rusting but not holed

o/s/f wing corroded at bottom

rear steel fuel pipes corroded

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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VET 177Y is a 1983 Nissan 280 Zx in Blue with a 2,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VET 177Y, 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 VET 177Y registered?

VET 177Y is a 1983 Nissan 280 Zx, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is VET 177Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VET 177Y shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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