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DRS 255J

1971 Datsun 240Z

Red Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,530 mi
Last recorded56,530 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Datsun 240Z51,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRS 255J
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 56,530 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 56,257 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 56,247 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 55,973 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear ends of sills getting rusty

centre exhaust mount broken off

front anti roll bar bushes perished

Fail 25 Jun 2014 55,951 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear ends of sills getting rusty

centre exhaust mount broken off

front anti roll bar bushes perished

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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DRS 255J is a 1971 Datsun 240Z in Red with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Datsun 240Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 51,114 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 DRS 255J, 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 55 years old, this Datsun 240Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DRS 255J registered?

DRS 255J is a 1971 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is DRS 255J safe to buy?

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