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PHV 825L

1973 Datsun 240Z

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,873 mi
Last recorded46,873 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Datsun 240Z43,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHV 825L
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 46,873 miles

Offside Front caliper slightly binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2016 46,115 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 May 2016 46,107 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2015 45,369 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 44,952 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 44,952 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 44,372 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 43,080 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2011 43,080 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2010 41,493 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 39,463 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

filler in nearside and offside floors

foot brake travel

handbrake travel

Fail 25 Feb 2009 39,445 miles

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

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

filler in nearside and offside floors

foot brake travel

handbrake travel

Pass 28 Feb 2008 37,305 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 23 Feb 2007 34,681 miles

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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PHV 825L is a 1973 Datsun 240Z in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PHV 825L, 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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PHV 825L is a 1973 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 14 May 1973.

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