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MCY 218J

1971 Datsun 240Z

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,005 mi
Last recorded57,005 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 1971 Datsun 240Z51,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 218J
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 57,005 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 56,910 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 56,590 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 55,505 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 55,501 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure on rack (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 55,075 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 54,938 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 54,878 miles

Front suspension bushes starting to perish.

Slight play in nearside front steering.

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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MCY 218J is a 1971 Datsun 240Z in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 MCY 218J, 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 MCY 218J registered?

MCY 218J is a 1971 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is MCY 218J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCY 218J shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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