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3264 BB

1978 Datsun 260Z

White Petrol 2565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

83,637 mi
Last recorded83,637 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Datsun 260Z55,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3264 BB
MakeDatsun
Model260Z
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,565cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 83,637 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 83,560 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 83,244 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 82,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 May 2014 82,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 May 2013 82,103 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 29 May 2012 81,845 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 81,845 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front arch slight corroded.

offside front floor slight corroded.

Pass 24 May 2011 81,532 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 81,042 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 80,477 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 79,936 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 79,412 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 79,278 miles

How Reliable is the Datsun 260Z?

Based on 1,198 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
474
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 44
position lamp(s) not working 40
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 40
brake binding 38
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3264 BB is a 1978 Datsun 260Z in White with a 2,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 3264 BB, 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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3264 BB is a 1978 Datsun 260Z, first registered on 17 August 1978.

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