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JUL 790K

1972 Datsun 240Z

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,810 mi
Last recorded7,810 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 Datsun 240Z41,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUL 790K
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 7,810 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 7,537 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 7,417 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 6,912 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 6,798 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sill panels (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

horn is bit stiff

Fail 15 Jun 2017 6,798 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Body has slight corrosion both sill panels (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 5,638 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

horn is bit stiff

Pass 6 Jul 2013 3,863 miles

Oil leak

horn is stiff

Fail 5 Jul 2013 3,863 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

horn is stiff

Pass 20 Jul 2012 2,882 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2012 2,882 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 458 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 452 miles

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 285 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 99,319 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 99,313 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

car covered in undreseal under side of car

Pass 7 Jun 2006 97,893 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 97,893 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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JUL 790K is a 1972 Datsun 240Z in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JUL 790K, 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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JUL 790K is a 1972 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 16 March 1972.

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