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LMG 816K

1971 Datsun 240Z

Red Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,493 mi
Last recorded11,493 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1971 Datsun 240Z51,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMG 816K
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 11,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack inner joint has slight play

Offside Front steering rack inner joint has slight play

Fail 8 Jan 2018 11,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 11,384 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 11,384 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 10,142 miles

sills both sides deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2013 10,138 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

sills both sides deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2012 8,884 miles

car undersealed heavy

Pass 6 Sep 2011 7,123 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 47,890 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front brake disc slightly corroded

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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LMG 816K is a 1971 Datsun 240Z in Red with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LMG 816K, 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 LMG 816K registered?

LMG 816K is a 1971 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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