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MWV 542J

2016 Datsun 240Z

Red Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,349 mi
Last recorded12,349 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWV 542J
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 12,349 miles

Nearside mirror slightly loose

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 12,343 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 11,092 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 11,092 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MWV 542J is a 2016 Datsun 240Z in Red with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MWV 542J, 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 10 years old, this Datsun 240Z is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MWV 542J is a 2016 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 1 August 2016.

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