MOT reliability
Nissan 280z
4 vehicles · 11 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Nissan 280z vehicles and 11 completed MOT tests, the Nissan 280z has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 65,611 miles.
4
Vehicles
11
MOT tests
582
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share
Nissan 280z problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Nissan 280z MOT tests:
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Brakes33%
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Other33%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension22%
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Visibility6%
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Lamps & electrical6%
Nissan 280z pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Nissan 280z MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan 280z MOT tests:
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Spare tyre defective flat (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) (1 times)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair (1 times)
- Coolant leak (1 times)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
- Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) (1 times)
Nissan 280z pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 73,983 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 103,276 |
| 1976 | 2 | 6 | 67% | 42,593 |
Nissan 280z reliability FAQ
Across 4 Nissan 280z vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Nissan 280z MOT issues are:
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)); Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ; Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)).
The typical Nissan 280z in our data has covered around
65,611 miles.
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