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FAX 496K

2015 Datsun 240Z

Silver Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,018 mi
Last recorded28,018 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2015 Datsun 240Z46,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAX 496K
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 28,018 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 28,012 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 23,044 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 23,044 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 20,283 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 15,842 miles

All 4 Wheel Bearings Have Slight Play

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside (3.5.1i)

Oil Leak

Fail 2 Dec 2015 15,842 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside (3.5.1i)

Oil Leak

Fail 22 Aug 2015 15,839 miles

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

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FAX 496K is a 2015 Datsun 240Z in Silver with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2015 Datsun 240Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 46,166 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 FAX 496K, 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 11 years old, this Datsun 240Z is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FAX 496K is a 2015 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 1 December 2015.

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