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UUC 450M

1973 Datsun 240Z

Red Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

8,802 mi
Last recorded8,802 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 1973 Datsun 240Z43,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUC 450M
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 8,802 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 5,400 miles

Rear brake pipes are under-sealed

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 5,088 miles

Slight exhaust blow rear silencer

Pass 1 Oct 2014 4,971 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 4,971 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 4,852 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 3,919 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 3,913 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 3,146 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 3,122 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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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UUC 450M is a 1973 Datsun 240Z in Red with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UUC 450M, 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 UUC 450M registered?

UUC 450M is a 1973 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 7 November 1973.

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