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FAC 518K

1972 Datsun 240Z

Orange Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

27,753 mi
Last recorded27,753 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 Datsun 240Z41,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAC 518K
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 27,753 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play + slight rougness (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 27,753 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play + slight rougness (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 26,776 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion under sealed under car (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 26,776 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 26,743 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 26,466 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 26,466 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 25,248 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 24,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 24,973 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 24,824 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 24,824 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 24,763 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 24,763 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 24,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both outer track rod ends have split and perished gaiters

Fail 22 Jun 2009 24,269 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both outer track rod ends have split and perished gaiters

Fail 30 Apr 2009 24,265 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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FAC 518K is a 1972 Datsun 240Z in Orange with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1972 Datsun 240Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 41,770 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 FAC 518K, 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 54 years old, this Datsun 240Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FAC 518K is a 1972 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 1 January 1972.

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