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DBY 624M

1974 Datsun 240Z

Orange Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,496 mi
Last recorded56,496 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 1974 Datsun 240Z47,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBY 624M
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 56,496 miles

covers fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2022 56,496 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2017 45,174 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 45,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 45,113 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 45,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 45,017 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 43,972 miles

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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DBY 624M is a 1974 Datsun 240Z in Orange with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1974 Datsun 240Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 47,440 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 240Z fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DBY 624M, 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 52 years old, this Datsun 240Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DBY 624M registered?

DBY 624M is a 1974 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 26 February 1974.

Is DBY 624M safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBY 624M shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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