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MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN 280ZXs year 1982

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mot history
Pass percent:69.17%
(The average a petrol NISSAN 280ZX year 1982 passes without issue)
Based on:386 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively12
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|10
Brake pipe excessively corroded8
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Rear brake binding7
Brake hose excessively deteriorated7
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|7
Brakes imbalanced across an axle6
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Registration plate issues5
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))4
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Horn not working |1.6.2a|4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Registration plate lamp issues3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||3
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|3
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Windscreen has damage2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|2
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|2
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Brake hose damaged2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Rear brake application uneven2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis member |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Offside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded b post into door step |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear 1/4 |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |5.2.6|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corrision as marked on floor chassie and both front inner wings under car lots |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative |4.5.3 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat belt does not retract |7.1.2 |e||1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat belt does not retract |7.1.2 |e||1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front to rear inner sill |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under floor chassis rail |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under floor chassis rail |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of wheel arch near suspension top |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of chassis leg near suspension front mount |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded area of brake flexi |1.1.21 |e| |i||1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box near hanger |6.1.2 |a||1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a||1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))1
Power steering fluid level below minimum |2.3.1|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a seal |2.3.3b|1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6|1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floor and transmission tunnel |6.2.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated and transmission tunnel |6.2.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear of wheel arch |5.3.6 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear of wheel arch |5.3.6 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front of inner wheel arch |5.3.6 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Stop lamp|s| showing white light to the rear |4.3.3 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Front Vehicle Identification Number not legible |0.2 |b||1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired |2.4.A.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Power steering pipe/hose leaking |2.1.5 |a||1
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassic u/s,holes in o/s/r and n/s/r ciels |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn front tie rod bushes braking up |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both bottom ball joints nad both track rod joint |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.2.2 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Front brake application uneven1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing |2.2.C.1c|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1

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