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JBY 147K

1972 Datsun 240Z

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,258 mi
Last recorded34,258 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 1972 Datsun 240Z41,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 147K
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2018 34,258 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 31,500 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 28,848 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 25,719 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 21,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 16,525 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 15,083 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 12,687 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 11,345 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 10,908 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 10,252 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 9,541 miles

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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JBY 147K is a 1972 Datsun 240Z in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Datsun 240Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 41,770 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JBY 147K, 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 54 years old, this Datsun 240Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JBY 147K registered?

JBY 147K is a 1972 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 10 March 1972.

Is JBY 147K safe to buy?

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