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ARO 444N

1974 Datsun 240Z

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,136 mi
Last recorded88,136 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 1974 Datsun 240Z47,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARO 444N
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 88,136 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 88,136 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 88,136 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 88,136 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 88,109 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 88,109 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 88,109 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 88,109 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 88,109 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 88,109 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 88,473 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 87,632 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 86,029 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 85,145 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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ARO 444N is a 1974 Datsun 240Z in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1974 Datsun 240Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 47,440 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 ARO 444N, 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 52 years old, this Datsun 240Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ARO 444N registered?

ARO 444N is a 1974 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 16 August 1974.

Is ARO 444N safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARO 444N shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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