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COD 555L

1973 Datsun 240Z

Red Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

93,823 mi
Last recorded93,823 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 1973 Datsun 240Z43,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOD 555L
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 93,823 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 93,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 93,332 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 93,483 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 93,483 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Jun 2012 93,477 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2012 93,477 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 93,034 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 93,034 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 92,422 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 92,422 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 91,743 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 91,743 miles

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 May 2008 90,501 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 90,501 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 May 2007 89,835 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 89,835 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 3 Jun 2006 89,011 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 89,011 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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COD 555L is a 1973 Datsun 240Z in Red with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1973 Datsun 240Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 43,866 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 COD 555L, 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 53 years old, this Datsun 240Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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COD 555L is a 1973 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 1 May 1973.

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