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RLJ 604M

1973 Datsun 240Z

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

654 mi
Last recorded654 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Datsun 240Z43,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLJ 604M
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 654 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 654 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2015 65 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 9 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 8 miles

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 65,248 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 65,244 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 65,162 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 65,161 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 62,423 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 61,449 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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RLJ 604M is a 1973 Datsun 240Z in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RLJ 604M, 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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What year was RLJ 604M registered?

RLJ 604M is a 1973 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 14 September 1973.

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