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MGT 360L

1972 Datsun 240Z

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,565 mi
Last recorded25,565 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 Datsun 240Z41,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGT 360L
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2016 25,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

suspension low and hard

Pass 12 Aug 2015 25,025 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 25,025 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 24,297 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 23,993 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 23,983 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 23,840 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 23,840 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 22,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 22,626 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 21,568 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 21,568 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 19,839 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 19,598 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 19,354 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 19,354 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Propshaft component defective

prop shaft insecure

Pass 15 Dec 2005 19,354 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 19,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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MGT 360L is a 1972 Datsun 240Z in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MGT 360L, 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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MGT 360L is a 1972 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 3 August 1972.

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