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SPO 137K

1972 Datsun 240Z

Red Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,145 mi
Last recorded81,145 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 1972 Datsun 240Z41,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPO 137K
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 81,145 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 80,818 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 80,317 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 79,818 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 78,845 miles

Nearside Rear Outer slight play driveshaft outer uj

Nearside headlight aim too high adjuster ceized

Pass 31 Aug 2016 78,323 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 77,315 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 77,315 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 77,246 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 77,212 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 77,212 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 77,103 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 77,103 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 76,936 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 76,936 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 76,689 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 76,111 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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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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SPO 137K is a 1972 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 15 January 1972.

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