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STK 58L

1972 Datsun 240Z

White Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,650 mi
Last recorded82,650 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 1972 Datsun 240Z41,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTK 58L
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 82,650 miles

All under the body covered with under seal

Pass 30 Jun 2021 82,583 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 76,904 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 76,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 76,440 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 76,429 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 72,922 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 72,906 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 72,023 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

light corrosion n/s and o/s sills

vehicle has corrosion underside in various areas

Fail 22 Jul 2009 72,023 miles

Lower Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

light corrosion n/s and o/s sills

vehicle has corrosion underside in various areas

Pass 15 Dec 2007 69,200 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 64,086 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 63,882 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2006 63,877 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2005 59,613 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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STK 58L is a 1972 Datsun 240Z in White with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 STK 58L, 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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STK 58L is a 1972 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 3 August 1972.

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