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PLF 962L

1973 Nissan Fairlady

Red Petrol 2818cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

7,343 mi
Last recorded7,343 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLF 962L
MakeNissan
ModelFairlady
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,818cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 7,343 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 28 Jun 2017 7,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 6,314 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 5,228 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 5,121 miles

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 3,997 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 3,969 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 2,482 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 1,283 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 67 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 38 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 19 May 2010 98,491 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 96,554 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 31 May 2008 94,468 miles

Slight wear in steering rack

Handbrake travel

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Nissan Fairlady?

Based on 1,898 MOT tests across 215 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
2,685
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
215
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 88
fog lamp not working 38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
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PLF 962L is a 1973 Nissan Fairlady in Red with a 2,818cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Nissan Fairlady fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PLF 962L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Fairlady typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 53 years old, this Nissan Fairlady is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PLF 962L registered?

PLF 962L is a 1973 Nissan Fairlady, first registered on 19 June 1973.

Is PLF 962L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLF 962L shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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