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RLT 787L

1973 Datsun 240Z

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,013 mi
Last recorded20,013 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Datsun 240Z43,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLT 787L
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 20,013 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 19,801 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 19,801 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 19,797 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007 19,559 miles

near-side front tyre side wall starting to crack

Pass 23 Mar 2006 18,975 miles

nearside and offside rear and nearside front wheel bearings have slight play

nearside rear brake binding slightly

slight play in steering

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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RLT 787L is a 1973 Datsun 240Z in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RLT 787L, 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 RLT 787L registered?

RLT 787L is a 1973 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 22 June 1973.

Is RLT 787L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLT 787L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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