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FHH 38K

1978 Datsun 240Z

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

75,704 mi
Last recorded75,704 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHH 38K
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 75,704 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 75,704 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 74,257 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 74,258 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 May 2016 74,257 miles

Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users skirting (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator not working front & rear (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross-member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Pass 21 May 2015 73,388 miles

general corrosion. also corrosion under battery tray

Pass 24 Jun 2014 73,321 miles

battery tray corroded

both front shock absorbers have no damping effect

Fail 23 Jun 2014 73,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front shock absorbers have no damping effect

battery tray corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2014 73,321 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

battery tray corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 72,253 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 72,253 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r tyres have splits in sidewalls

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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FHH 38K is a 1978 Datsun 240Z in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 FHH 38K, 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 48 years old, this Datsun 240Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FHH 38K is a 1978 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 27 June 1978.

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