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2 JOU

1972 Datsun 240Z

White Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

43,478 mi
Last recorded43,478 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 Datsun 240Z41,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 JOU
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 43,478 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 42,107 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 41,349 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 39,346 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 38,150 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 36,394 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 34,585 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 32,939 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 30,826 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 30,163 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 30,161 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 29,066 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 27,757 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 27,131 miles

steering rack worn.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 25,190 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 23,228 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 19,790 miles

chassis & sills corroded,slight play at steering wheel.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 16,746 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 16,116 miles

How Reliable is the Datsun 240Z?

Based on 2,922 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
431
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
436
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 122
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 106
brake binding 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
position lamp(s) not working 51
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2 JOU is a 1972 Datsun 240Z in White with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1972 Datsun 240Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 41,770 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Datsun 240Z fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2 JOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Datsun 240Z typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Datsun 240Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 2 JOU registered?

2 JOU is a 1972 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 9 June 1972.

Is 2 JOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 JOU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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