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MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN 280ZXs year 1983

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mot history
Pass percent:71.27%
(The average a petrol NISSAN 280ZX year 1983 passes without issue)
Based on:355 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|19
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|14
Brake hose excessively deteriorated12
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort10
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Brake pipe excessively corroded9
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Rear brake binding7
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Registration plate issues5
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Registration plate lamp issues3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|3
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|3
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Windscreen has damage2
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Brakes imbalanced across an axle2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|2
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front |1.8.A.1b|2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Horn not working |1.6.2a|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|2
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))1
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated |8.4.2|1
Offside Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated |8.4.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Centre Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear Hand operated control valve control cannot be moved over its full travel |3.2.1c|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
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 an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill |6.1.B.2|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded full inner and outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan |5.2.6|1
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting suspension mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system |1.1.12 |c| |i||1
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely |1.2.1 |c||1
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely |1.2.1 |c||1
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door shut |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underbody floor sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Centre Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear |3.5.1f|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Seat belt anchorage loose stalk loose (7.1.1 (b))1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Windscreen wiper missing |3.4 |a||1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play BOTH (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching not secure |5.2.2b|1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Offside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Brake cable locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|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
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|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
Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing |3.5.1j|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))1

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