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PRB 2M

1974 Datsun 240Z

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,881 mi
Last recorded17,881 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1974 Datsun 240Z47,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRB 2M
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 17,881 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 17,853 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 17,753 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 17,741 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 17,706 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 17,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 17,690 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged Perished but no signs of leaking. (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 17,678 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 17,604 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 17,604 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 17,561 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 17,561 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 17,394 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 17,394 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 17,316 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 17,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2010 17,244 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 17,151 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 16,994 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 16,722 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 16,722 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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PRB 2M is a 1974 Datsun 240Z in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PRB 2M, 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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PRB 2M is a 1974 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 17 April 1974.

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