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UEY 504M

1973 Datsun 240Z

Red Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

20,097 mi
Last recorded20,097 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 1973 Datsun 240Z43,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEY 504M
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 20,097 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 19,251 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 16,750 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 15,100 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 15,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 13,199 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 13,193 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Feb 2018 13,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Competition tyres (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions competition use (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions competition use (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions competition use (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 12,848 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 10,913 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 9,683 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 3,463 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 3,104 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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UEY 504M is a 1973 Datsun 240Z in Red with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UEY 504M, 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 UEY 504M registered?

UEY 504M is a 1973 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 18 September 1973.

Is UEY 504M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEY 504M shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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