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BBY 149T

1978 Datsun 260Z

Red Petrol 2565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,247 mi
Last recorded16,247 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Datsun 260Z55,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBY 149T
MakeDatsun
Model260Z
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,565cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 16,247 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 16,072 miles

Offside Front offside foot well

Pass 6 Jul 2016 15,684 miles

corrosion to off side floor pan

Pass 1 Jul 2015 15,167 miles

off side front footwell corroded

Fail 20 May 2015 15,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 May 2014 13,636 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 13,626 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 12,762 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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 1 May 2012 11,900 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 11,880 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 11,861 miles

Corrision(hole) in offside front floor pan but not within 30 of steering or suspension

Front Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Signs of corrision to underside of vehicle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 11,858 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Corrision(hole) in offside front floor pan but not within 30cm of steering/suspension

Front Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fuel hose from pump to engine in engine bay starting to crack

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Signs of corrision to complete underside of vehicle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BBY 149T is a 1978 Datsun 260Z in Red with a 2,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BBY 149T, 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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BBY 149T is a 1978 Datsun 260Z, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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