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OEU 361J

2003 Datsun 240Z

Red Petrol 2491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

65,116 mi
Last recorded65,116 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Datsun 240Z65,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEU 361J
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,491cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 65,116 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 65,116 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 64,946 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 64,431 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 63,596 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 63,355 miles

Offside Front floor corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 63,251 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 63,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r & n/s/r floors coroded

Fail 5 Aug 2015 63,008 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r & n/s/r floors coroded

Fail 22 Jul 2014 62,621 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 62,621 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 62,143 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 61,677 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 61,549 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 61,376 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 60,691 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 60,691 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 59,751 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 7 Aug 2006 57,677 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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OEU 361J is a 2003 Datsun 240Z in Red with a 2,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Datsun 240Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 65,116 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 OEU 361J, 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 23 years old, this Datsun 240Z is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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OEU 361J is a 2003 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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