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CDJ 450T

1979 Datsun 260Z

Red Petrol 2565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,198 mi
Last recorded25,198 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2007
Typical for 1979 Datsun 260Z55,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDJ 450T
MakeDatsun
Model260Z
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,565cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2007 25,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

underside of vehicle coverd in a thick covering of underbody sealant from front to rear difficult to tell extent of any corrosion that may be present

Fail 16 Apr 2007 25,194 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

under side of vehicle coverd in a thick covering of underbody seal difficult to tell extent of corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2006 23,915 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 23,904 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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CDJ 450T is a 1979 Datsun 260Z in Red with a 2,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Datsun 260Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 55,805 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 CDJ 450T, 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 47 years old, this Datsun 260Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CDJ 450T registered?

CDJ 450T is a 1979 Datsun 260Z, first registered on 21 March 1979.

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