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DRL 515K

1971 Datsun 240Z

Red Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

65,135 mi
Last recorded65,135 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1971 Datsun 240Z51,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRL 515K
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 65,135 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 64,559 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 61,290 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 57,489 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 57,488 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 53,298 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 53,166 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 52,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2016 46,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust deteriorated

vehicle has been stood

Pass 13 Nov 2015 45,797 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 42,307 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 36,036 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack gaitors perished.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 32,196 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 13,968 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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DRL 515K is a 1971 Datsun 240Z in Red with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1971 Datsun 240Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 51,114 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 DRL 515K, 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 55 years old, this Datsun 240Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DRL 515K registered?

DRL 515K is a 1971 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is DRL 515K safe to buy?

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