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OGS 123M

1974 Datsun 240Z

Red Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,187 mi
Last recorded87,187 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1974 Datsun 240Z47,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGS 123M
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 87,187 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 84,438 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play All 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 84,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play All 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 80,213 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 80,206 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 75,648 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 70,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 60,823 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 46,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 38,377 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 38,377 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 28,327 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 28,327 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both wipers starting to deteriate

slight bind n/s/f wheel

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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OGS 123M is a 1974 Datsun 240Z in Red with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1974 Datsun 240Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 47,440 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 OGS 123M, 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 52 years old, this Datsun 240Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OGS 123M registered?

OGS 123M is a 1974 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 7 June 1974.

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