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AFK 581S

1978 Datsun 260Z

Black Petrol 2565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,697 mi
Last recorded27,697 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1978 Datsun 260Z55,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFK 581S
MakeDatsun
Model260Z
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,565cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 27,697 miles

flooring corroding

front discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2010 24,693 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 23,650 miles

fuel tank rusted ,damp vapour present

n/s/r roll bar bush worn

steel fuel pipes corroded

underside heavily undersealed inspection inpaired

Pass 27 Feb 2008 21,554 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 21,541 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 21,533 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2007 21,521 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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AFK 581S is a 1978 Datsun 260Z in Black with a 2,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AFK 581S, 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 AFK 581S registered?

AFK 581S is a 1978 Datsun 260Z, first registered on 22 June 1978.

Is AFK 581S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFK 581S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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