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TRO 111M

1973 Datsun 240Z

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,267 mi
Last recorded33,267 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1973 Datsun 240Z43,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRO 111M
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 33,267 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 33,257 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 33,175 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 32,408 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advanced play in steering rack

general corrosion to chassis

handbrake travel high (close to limit)

impact damage to underside of vehicle

mud and snow tyres fitted

temporary numberplates fitted

wipers poor on screen

Pass 9 Jan 2008 32,123 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside and nearside handbrake cables starting to split on outer covers

Fail 7 Jan 2008 32,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside and nearside handbrake cables starting to split on outer covers

Pass 3 Jan 2007 31,120 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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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TRO 111M is a 1973 Datsun 240Z in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 TRO 111M, 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 TRO 111M registered?

TRO 111M is a 1973 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 11 October 1973.

Is TRO 111M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRO 111M shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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