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EDZ 260

1981 Datsun 260Z

Blue Petrol 2565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

5,833 mi
Last recorded5,833 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDZ 260
MakeDatsun
Model260Z
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,565cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 5,833 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 5,771 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

play in offside steering system

Pass 27 Nov 2014 5,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 5,713 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 5,707 miles

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

emissions just met.

Pass 31 May 2012 5,581 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 4,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 May 2011 4,862 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 4,705 miles

Slight bind from rear brakes

Pass 26 May 2009 4,496 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 4,393 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 4,308 miles

exhaust system corroding

front brake hoses perishing

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 7 Nov 2005 4,055 miles

front brake pipes corroding

front pads near limit of wear

front to rear brake pipes corroding

fuel pipes corroding

rear brake hoses corroding

rear silencer corroding

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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EDZ 260 is a 1981 Datsun 260Z in Blue with a 2,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EDZ 260, 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 45 years old, this Datsun 260Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EDZ 260 registered?

EDZ 260 is a 1981 Datsun 260Z, first registered on 1 November 1981.

Is EDZ 260 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDZ 260 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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