MOT Status
ValidMileage
12,852 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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) ()
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))
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))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
How Reliable is the Datsun 260Z?
Based on 1,198 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of GOW 260N?
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What year was GOW 260N registered?
GOW 260N is a 1975 Datsun 260Z, first registered on 1 January 1975.
Is GOW 260N safe to buy?
The MOT history for GOW 260N shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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