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OCT 990R

1976 Datsun 260Z

Blue Petrol 2565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

58,107 mi
Last recorded58,107 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCT 990R
MakeDatsun
Model260Z
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,565cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2025 58,107 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Turning on and off . (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 58,068 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle Slow effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 57,962 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 57,949 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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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OCT 990R is a 1976 Datsun 260Z in Blue with a 2,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 OCT 990R, 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 50 years old, this Datsun 260Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OCT 990R is a 1976 Datsun 260Z, first registered on 14 October 1976.

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