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RRL 254M

1973 Datsun 240Z

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,369 mi
Last recorded3,369 miles
Recorded on3 May 2015
Typical for 1973 Datsun 240Z43,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRL 254M
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2015 3,369 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 30 Apr 2015 3,369 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 25 Apr 2014 96,906 miles

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Dec 2010 96,885 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 96,881 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

filler on nearside front chassis leg / inner wing

filler on offside front chassis leg / inner wing

nearside centre floor corroded

offside centre floor corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2008 95,443 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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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RRL 254M is a 1973 Datsun 240Z in Silver 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 RRL 254M, 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 RRL 254M registered?

RRL 254M is a 1973 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 13 December 1973.

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