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EKP 256K

1999 Datsun 240Z

Green Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

88,858 mi
Last recorded88,858 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKP 256K
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 88,858 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 87,811 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 86,201 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 84,204 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 83,234 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 82,864 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 82,355 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 81,768 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 81,193 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 80,015 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 77,549 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 77,541 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 75,319 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 74,631 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 73,413 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 72,158 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 71,655 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 70,837 miles

tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Jun 2008 70,273 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 68,377 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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EKP 256K is a 1999 Datsun 240Z in Green with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 EKP 256K, 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 27 years old, this Datsun 240Z is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EKP 256K registered?

EKP 256K is a 1999 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 8 November 1999.

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