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TJX 621L

1973 Datsun 240Z

Red Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,800 mi
Last recorded53,800 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 1973 Datsun 240Z43,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJX 621L
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 53,800 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 53,008 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2020 52,990 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 52,990 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 52,950 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 52,950 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 52,846 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 52,740 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 52,740 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 May 2014 52,639 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 52,639 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 52,605 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 52,586 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 53,227 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 53,227 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 52,051 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 47,222 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 51,642 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

middle exhaust rubber mounting splitting

Pass 29 Jan 2007 51,640 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

mid exhaust bobbing splitting

Pass 19 Jan 2006 35,385 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 35,385 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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TJX 621L is a 1973 Datsun 240Z in Red with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TJX 621L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TJX 621L registered?

TJX 621L is a 1973 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 20 April 1973.

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The MOT history for TJX 621L shows 21 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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