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NOW 462M

1973 Datsun 240Z

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,108 mi
Last recorded44,108 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Datsun 240Z43,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOW 462M
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2017 44,108 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

heavy corrosion at fuel tank area

underseal on all underbody panels/floor panels

very heavy corrosion on all front + rear suspension parts

Pass 10 May 2016 44,007 miles

bulge in clutch flexi hose

Fail 4 May 2016 44,000 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

bulge in clutch flexi hose

Pass 5 May 2015 43,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust strap broken

front bumper loose and side wing fixings not secured

wipers running slow

Fail 28 Apr 2015 43,724 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust strap broken

front bumper loose and side wing fixings not secured

wipers running slow

Pass 28 May 2010 43,512 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion on floor at o/s can not fully inspect due to underseal

Pass 12 Jul 2006 43,098 miles

both wing mirror glasses missing

nail in nearside front tyre

oil leak at rear diff

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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NOW 462M is a 1973 Datsun 240Z in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1973 Datsun 240Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 43,866 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 NOW 462M, 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 53 years old, this Datsun 240Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NOW 462M is a 1973 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 5 September 1973.

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The MOT history for NOW 462M shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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