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BHJ 246J

1997 Datsun 240Z

Blue Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,069 mi
Last recorded78,069 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 246J
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 78,069 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 78,069 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 77,820 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 77,702 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 77,696 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 77,688 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 77,220 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 77,220 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BHJ 246J is a 1997 Datsun 240Z in Blue with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BHJ 246J, 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 29 years old, this Datsun 240Z is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BHJ 246J is a 1997 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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