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RUA 223M

1973 Datsun 240Z

White Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

14,916 mi
Last recorded14,916 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 Datsun 240Z43,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUA 223M
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 14,916 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 13,376 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 11,708 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2022 11,594 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 9,359 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 8,581 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 6,657 miles
Pass 27 May 2018 4,473 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 3,201 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 2,495 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 2,420 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 100,155 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 99,810 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 99,803 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 99,796 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 21 Jun 2010 99,789 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 25 May 2009 99,649 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 98,643 miles

advise on slight play offside steering rack

Pass 10 Jul 2006 98,574 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 98,246 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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RUA 223M is a 1973 Datsun 240Z in White with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RUA 223M, 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 RUA 223M registered?

RUA 223M is a 1973 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 17 August 1973.

Is RUA 223M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUA 223M shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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