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MMK 401L

1972 Datsun 240Z

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,085 mi
Last recorded1,085 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 1972 Datsun 240Z41,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMK 401L
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 1,085 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 1,079 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 1,079 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 1,066 miles

Both headlamps light output slightly reduced

Fail 16 Mar 2020 1,066 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both headlamps light output slightly reduced

Pass 11 Mar 2019 1,060 miles

Both headlamps light output slightly reduced

Rear silencer front mounting strap not attached, exhaust system secure

Pass 28 Mar 2018 1,033 miles

Both headlamps light output slightly reduced

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 1,031 miles

Both headlamps light output slightly reduced possibly due to headlamp covers

Pass 8 May 2015 1,010 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both headlamps light output slightly reduced

Pass 28 Apr 2014 1,006 miles

both headlamps slightly dim

Pass 1 May 2013 967 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both headlamps slightly dim

Pass 11 May 2012 901 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both headlamps slightly dim

Pass 27 May 2011 829 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both headlamps slightly dim

Pass 22 Apr 2010 523 miles

both headlamps slightly dim

Fail 16 Apr 2010 523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

both headlamps slightly dim

Pass 28 Aug 2009 13 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 418,121 miles

ADVISE HANDBRAKE POOR VEHICLE BATTERY GO S; FLAT

Fail 28 Feb 2008 41,819 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 40,333 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 40,312 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MMK 401L is a 1972 Datsun 240Z in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MMK 401L, 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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What year was MMK 401L registered?

MMK 401L is a 1972 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 7 December 1972.

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