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MOT reliability

Nissan 280zx

2 vehicles · 11 completed MOT tests analysed
55%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Nissan 280zx vehicles and 11 completed MOT tests, the Nissan 280zx has an overall 55% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 75,071 miles.

2
Vehicles
11
MOT tests
63
Avg miles / year
2.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Nissan 280zx problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Nissan 280zx MOT tests:

  • Other89%
  • Steering14%
  • Emissions & nuisance7%

Nissan 280zx pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Nissan 280zx MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan 280zx MOT tests:

  1. Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
  2. Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g) (2 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (2 times)
  4. Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (2 times)
  5. floor corroded (2 times)
  6. Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b) (2 times)
  7. Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) (1 times)
  9. Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) (1 times)
  10. Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) (1 times)
  11. Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1) (1 times)
  13. Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1) (1 times)
  14. Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
  15. Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) (1 times)

Nissan 280zx pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1987 1 5 60% 75,071
1979 1 6 50% —

Nissan 280zx reliability FAQ

Across 2 Nissan 280zx vehicles in our MOT data, 55% pass the MOT (a 45% failure rate), with about 2.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Nissan 280zx MOT issues are: Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3); Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g); Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2).

The typical Nissan 280zx in our data has covered around 75,071 miles.

Compare the Nissan 280zx

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