MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,974 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
both wiper blades deteriorating,
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Both front floors rusted through outside prescribed area
N/S inner sill rusty.
N/S/R brake disc has got very hot at some point
Near side bottom ball joint gaiter split
Oil leak
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
wiper blades deteriorating
oil leak at engine,some dampness at steering rack
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
oil leak at engine,some dampness at steering rack
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
front tyres wearing,rear tyres wearing
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
some wear to inner edges of front tyres,rear tyres wearing low,
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
both rear seat belt lower anchorages fixed in wrong position
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
oil leaks,slight damaged nearside front link rod+chassis damaged
How Reliable is the Nissan 280 Zx?
Based on 1,623 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WPE 303Y is a 1982 Nissan 280 Zx in Blue with a 2,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
Across all 1982 Nissan 280 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 83,549 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 WPE 303Y, 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 44 years old, this Nissan 280 Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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WPE 303Y is a 1982 Nissan 280 Zx, first registered on 1 August 1982.
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