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TLK 30M

1973 Datsun 240Z

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

8,000 mi
Last recorded8,000 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Datsun 240Z43,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLK 30M
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 8,000 miles

heavily modified race vehicle, nothing appears standard.

Pass 16 Jul 2016 27,095 miles

vehicle modified to extreme, for track usage

Pass 27 Aug 2015 24,457 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 23,875 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 23,367 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 22,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 20,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 19,756 miles

play in n/s/f top mount

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 Jul 2006 16,888 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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TLK 30M is a 1973 Datsun 240Z in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TLK 30M, 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 TLK 30M registered?

TLK 30M is a 1973 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 17 October 1973.

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