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RVH 265M

1974 Datsun 260Z

Blue Petrol 2753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,448 mi
Last recorded96,448 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1974 Datsun 260Z37,329 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVH 265M
MakeDatsun
Model260Z
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,753cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 96,448 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 96,446 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2009 93,159 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear boot floor (spare wheel carrier) is corroded but is outside all prescribed area`s

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

Pass 9 May 2008 88,898 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 88,898 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 84,368 miles

How Reliable is the Datsun 260Z?

Based on 1,198 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
474
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 44
position lamp(s) not working 40
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 40
brake binding 38
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RVH 265M is a 1974 Datsun 260Z in Blue with a 2,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Datsun 260Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 37,329 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 260Z fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RVH 265M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Datsun 260Z typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 52 years old, this Datsun 260Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RVH 265M registered?

RVH 265M is a 1974 Datsun 260Z, first registered on 2 April 1974.

Is RVH 265M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVH 265M 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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