MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,145 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer slight play driveshaft outer uj
Nearside headlight aim too high adjuster ceized
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
hand brake slack
n/s/f brake slighty binding
Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
hand brake slack
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
hand brake slack
webing over diff rubing propshaft nuts
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
hand brake slack
webing over diff rubing propshaft nuts
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Datsun 240Z?
Based on 2,922 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SPO 137K is a 1972 Datsun 240Z in Red with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
Across all 1972 Datsun 240Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 41,770 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 SPO 137K, 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 54 years old, this Datsun 240Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SPO 137K registered?
SPO 137K is a 1972 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 15 January 1972.
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