MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,409 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
registration plate incorrect front and rear plates wrong (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front headlight wires rubbing on tyre
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
oil leak
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
floor pan slightly coroded
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
fuel pipes very rusty
All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
fuel pipes very rusty
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipes very rusty
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brakes bind very slightly
Very slight brake judder nsr
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Datsun 260Z?
Based on 1,198 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XPE 997S is a 1978 Datsun 260Z in Grey with a 2,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
Across all 1978 Datsun 260Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 55,872 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 260Z fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XPE 997S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Datsun 260Z typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 48 years old, this Datsun 260Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was XPE 997S registered?
XPE 997S is a 1978 Datsun 260Z, first registered on 1 April 1978.
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