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ODV 143P

1989 Datsun 260Z

Blue Petrol 2594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,386 mi
Last recorded33,386 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODV 143P
MakeDatsun
Model260Z
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,594cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 33,386 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 33,109 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 33,096 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 32,337 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 62,658 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 60,897 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 29,790 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 29,776 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2007 20,542 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 11,507 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 11,507 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake/clutch pedal rubbers almost worn.

front suspension arms/anti roll bars corroding.

front to rear fuel lines corroding.

front+rear coil springs corroding.

front+rear floor pans corroding.

handbrake cables/rod corroding.

inner/outer/step sills corroding.

metal brake pipes across baulk head corroding.

n/s centre chassis leg holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

n/s front metal brake pipes around servo corroding.

o/s+n/s/f top suspension mounts starting to perish/split.

o/s+n/s/r metal brake pipes in to wheel cylinders corroding.

o/s/f passenger seat belt getting slow to retract.

o/s/r floor pan holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

oil leak.

play in o/s+n/s steering rack.

rear subframe bushes starting to deteriorate.

rear subframe/suspension corroding.

Fail 21 Mar 2006 11,498 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

fuel lines rusty

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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ODV 143P is a 1989 Datsun 260Z in Blue with a 2,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ODV 143P, 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 37 years old, this Datsun 260Z is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ODV 143P is a 1989 Datsun 260Z, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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