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YUK 145M

1971 Datsun 240Z

Orange Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,993 mi
Last recorded95,993 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 1971 Datsun 240Z51,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUK 145M
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 95,993 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 95,766 miles

damage to under side of vehicle

Fail 20 Jul 2009 95,766 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

damage to under side of vehicle

Pass 24 Jul 2008 94,457 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 93,882 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 93,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 92,134 miles

slight wear in steering rack mounts.

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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YUK 145M is a 1971 Datsun 240Z in Orange with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1971 Datsun 240Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 51,114 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 YUK 145M, 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 55 years old, this Datsun 240Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YUK 145M registered?

YUK 145M is a 1971 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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