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FGV 337L

1973 Datsun 240Z

Maroon Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

19,691 mi
Last recorded19,691 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1973 Datsun 240Z43,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGV 337L
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1973
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 19,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 19,658 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 15,495 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/f floor pan slight corrosion

o/s/f shock damp

Pass 6 Jun 2012 11,680 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 May 2012 11,680 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 May 2011 7,776 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 May 2010 440 miles

Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 299 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 98,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight Play in O/S & N/S Steering Rack

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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FGV 337L is a 1973 Datsun 240Z in Maroon with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1973 Datsun 240Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 43,866 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 FGV 337L, 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 53 years old, this Datsun 240Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FGV 337L registered?

FGV 337L is a 1973 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is FGV 337L safe to buy?

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