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YCL 800L

1973 Datsun 240Z

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,161 mi
Last recorded67,161 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 1973 Datsun 240Z43,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCL 800L
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 67,161 miles

Oil leak

VEHICLE HAS HAD EXTENSIVE WELDING WORK DONE AND IN MY OPINION IT IS IN AN ADVANCED STATE OF CORROSSION

Pass 7 Jun 2014 65,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise this vechicle has had extensive welding and my opion suffers from advanced corr

Pass 1 Jun 2013 65,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 64,593 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 64,593 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 62,738 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 62,738 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 60,660 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 60,660 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 57,588 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 55,370 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 55,370 miles

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)

Pass 7 May 2007 54,154 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 54,154 miles

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.

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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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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