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GOW 260N

1975 Datsun 260Z

Red Petrol 2565cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

12,852 mi
Last recorded12,852 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1975 Datsun 260Z26,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOW 260N
MakeDatsun
Model260Z
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,565cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 12,852 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 12,850 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front spot light not working

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 11,717 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 11,604 miles

Front Position lamp not working both not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working both not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2023 6,901 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jun 2023 6,897 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush GLAND BUSH WORN (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jun 2022 488 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 485 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle NEAR SIDE SLOW IN APPLICATION (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 99,376 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn SURFACES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle SLOW/LOW APPLICATION (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 96,848 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 96,845 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 94,172 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 91,295 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 91,295 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 90,581 miles

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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GOW 260N is a 1975 Datsun 260Z in Red with a 2,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1975 Datsun 260Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 26,284 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 260Z fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GOW 260N, 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 51 years old, this Datsun 260Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GOW 260N registered?

GOW 260N is a 1975 Datsun 260Z, first registered on 1 January 1975.

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