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GTO 81D

1973 Datsun 240Z

Red Petrol 5200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,006 mi
Last recorded4,006 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 1973 Datsun 240Z43,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTO 81D
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 4,006 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))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 3,916 miles

Slight play n/s/f & o/s/f wheel bearings.

Pass 20 Nov 2017 2,767 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 2,767 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 May 2016 2,186 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 1,595 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 1,098 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 99,708 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 99,639 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 98,461 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 98,461 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 97,744 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 96,983 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 96,225 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 96,225 miles

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

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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GTO 81D is a 1973 Datsun 240Z in Red with a 5,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 GTO 81D, 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.

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What year was GTO 81D registered?

GTO 81D is a 1973 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 14 June 1973.

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