MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,161 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
VEHICLE HAS HAD EXTENSIVE WELDING WORK DONE AND IN MY OPINION IT IS IN AN ADVANCED STATE OF CORROSSION
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise this vechicle has had extensive welding and my opion suffers from advanced corr
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY OIL LEAK AT DIFF
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
oil leaks
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Datsun 240Z?
Based on 2,922 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YCL 800L is a 1973 Datsun 240Z in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 YCL 800L, 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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YCL 800L is a 1973 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 9 March 1973.
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