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EBW 204J

1971 Datsun 240Z

Red Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,546 mi
Last recorded21,546 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 1971 Datsun 240Z51,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBW 204J
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 21,546 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 21,546 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2011 8,453 miles

imbalance on parking brake o/s low effort

no passenger seat fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2011 8,453 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

imbalance on parking brake o/s low effort

no passenger seat fitted

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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EBW 204J is a 1971 Datsun 240Z in Red with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 EBW 204J, 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 EBW 204J registered?

EBW 204J is a 1971 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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