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XJB 999L

1973 Datsun 240Z

White Petrol 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,657 mi
Last recorded75,657 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Datsun 240Z43,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJB 999L
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 75,657 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 May 2018 75,648 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Central Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 75,517 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 75,485 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 74,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 18 May 2011 74,095 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 72,281 miles

long handbrake

n/s outer stop light not working

Fail 12 Apr 2010 72,297 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

n/s outer stop light not working

Pass 25 Mar 2009 70,616 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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XJB 999L is a 1973 Datsun 240Z in White with a 2,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XJB 999L, 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 XJB 999L registered?

XJB 999L is a 1973 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is XJB 999L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJB 999L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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