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DJB 33C

1975 Datsun 260Z

Red Petrol 2565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

88,752 mi
Last recorded88,752 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1975 Datsun 260Z26,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJB 33C
MakeDatsun
Model260Z
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,565cc
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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 88,752 miles

Indicator stalk weak poor condition

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

car heavely undersealed

Fail 5 May 2010 88,752 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

car heavely undersealed

Fail 12 Apr 2010 88,733 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

car heavaly undersealed excessive coroshion to offside [a] piller and front off outer sill panel

Pass 10 Feb 2009 88,436 miles

car heavaly undersealed

Fail 11 Dec 2008 88,404 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

car heavaly undersealed hole in bulk head not perscribed area

hole in b piller nearside

Pass 4 Mar 2008 87,672 miles

nearside front shock absorber has light misting of oil,front a pillers corroded,o/s b piller corroding,n/s sill corroding,underside generally corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2008 87,672 miles

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front shock absober has a light misting of oil,front a pillers corroding o/s b piller corroding both sills corroding,underside generaly corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2007 87,289 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

a pillers corroding ,offside @ nearside sills corroding ,bulkhead corroding ,rear suspension towers corroding

Pass 3 May 2007 86,051 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 85,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

How Reliable is the Datsun 260Z?

Based on 1,198 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
474
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 44
position lamp(s) not working 40
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 40
brake binding 38
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DJB 33C is a 1975 Datsun 260Z in Red with a 2,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1975 Datsun 260Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 26,284 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 260Z fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DJB 33C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Datsun 260Z typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 51 years old, this Datsun 260Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DJB 33C is a 1975 Datsun 260Z, first registered on 31 December 1975.

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