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Nissan 280ZX MOT Results

70.0% pass rate
from 50 tests in 2021
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan 280ZX is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 4.0% fail on Track rod end
      • 2.0% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 4.0% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.0% fail on Steering box
      • 2.0% fail on Steering rack
    • 2.0% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 2.0% fail on Steering play
      • 2.0% fail on Steering rack
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 6.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (16 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Brake pads (18 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 6.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.0% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 2.0% fail on Servos
    • 2.0% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 12% fail on Visibility
    • 10% fail on Washers
    • 2.0% fail on View to rear
      • 2.0% fail on Mirrors
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 4.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 4.0% fail on All direction indicators (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 4.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 4.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.0% fail on Stop lamp
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 6.0% fail on Chassis (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Chassis condition (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.0% fail on Body
      • 2.0% fail on Panel
    • 2.0% fail on Doors
      • 2.0% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 2.0% fail on Door condition
  • 8.0% fail on Suspension
    • 6.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 4.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.0% fail on Attachment
      • 2.0% fail on Condition
  • 2.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plates
  • 2.0% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 2.0% fail on Anchorages
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