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SPF 758M

1973 Datsun 240Z

Red Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,741 mi
Last recorded77,741 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1973 Datsun 240Z43,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPF 758M
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 77,741 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 76,991 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 76,990 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

coolant leak from heater hose

n/s/rear flexible brake hose insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2008 76,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Feb 2006 74,847 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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SPF 758M is a 1973 Datsun 240Z in Red with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SPF 758M, 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 SPF 758M registered?

SPF 758M is a 1973 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 2 August 1973.

Is SPF 758M safe to buy?

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