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ATB 55N

1974 Datsun 260Z

Silver Petrol 2565cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,108 mi
Last recorded10,108 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1974 Datsun 260Z37,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATB 55N
MakeDatsun
Model260Z
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,565cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 10,108 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 9,594 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 9,512 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 8,849 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal most areas of underside extensive welding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has a lot of travel

Pass 20 Mar 2020 8,314 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal extensive welding repairs to underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 7,436 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 7,435 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 7,397 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 7,354 miles

Oil leak ()

alternator belt loose

nearside rear inner sill and floor becoming corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2015 7,189 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 7,176 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 7,104 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2013 7,090 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 7,077 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 6,817 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 6,817 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 6,670 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 6,670 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 6,587 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 5,419 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 5,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 4,343 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 4,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 3,814 miles

one rear exhaust mount is broken and the park brake needs adjustment

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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ATB 55N is a 1974 Datsun 260Z in Silver with a 2,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Datsun 260Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 37,329 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 ATB 55N, 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 52 years old, this Datsun 260Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ATB 55N registered?

ATB 55N is a 1974 Datsun 260Z, first registered on 25 September 1974.

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