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MHE 171M

1973 Datsun 240Z

Orange Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,137 mi
Last recorded91,137 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 1973 Datsun 240Z43,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHE 171M
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 91,137 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 91,019 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 89,590 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

speedo cable close to steering column shaft

Fail 6 May 2010 89,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

speedo cable close to steering column shaft

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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MHE 171M is a 1973 Datsun 240Z in Orange with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Datsun 240Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 43,866 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 MHE 171M, 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 53 years old, this Datsun 240Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MHE 171M registered?

MHE 171M is a 1973 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 26 September 1973.

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The MOT history for MHE 171M shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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