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JBY 88K

1971 Datsun 240Z

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

14,365 mi
Last recorded14,365 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1971 Datsun 240Z51,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 88K
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 14,365 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

wipers could be better

Fail 28 Mar 2017 14,365 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

wipers could be better

Pass 15 Aug 2014 14,364 miles

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

wipers could be better

Pass 12 Jul 2013 14,321 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 14,321 miles

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 14,292 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 14,292 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 12,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s wipers worn

on lock to lock tyres close to chassis

poor beam pattern o/s and n/s

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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JBY 88K is a 1971 Datsun 240Z in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JBY 88K, 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 JBY 88K registered?

JBY 88K is a 1971 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 14 December 1971.

Is JBY 88K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBY 88K shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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