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OYF 254L

1972 Datsun 240Z

Red Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,855 mi
Last recorded41,855 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 1972 Datsun 240Z41,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYF 254L
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 41,855 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 41,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2014 41,771 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 41,768 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 41,707 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 41,574 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 40,929 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 40,929 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 39,205 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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OYF 254L is a 1972 Datsun 240Z in Red with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OYF 254L, 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 OYF 254L registered?

OYF 254L is a 1972 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 1 January 1972.

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