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PTC 866S

1977 Datsun 260Z

Maroon Petrol 2565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

78,739 mi
Last recorded78,739 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1977 Datsun 260Z73,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTC 866S
MakeDatsun
Model260Z
Year1977
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,565cc
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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 78,739 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 78,729 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 78,326 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 78,326 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 76,648 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 76,648 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 76,646 miles

corrosion forming in chassis

Fail 21 May 2009 76,646 miles

Lower Steering column shaft locking device missing (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Outer Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Outer Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Upper Steering column shaft locking device missing (2.1.6)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion forming in chassis

Fail 1 Apr 2009 76,648 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

ns front chassis has damage repairs

various wiring insecure at front

washers poor aim

Fail 13 Mar 2009 76,648 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front chassis damaged

nearside steering rack gaiter deteriorating

Pass 7 Feb 2008 76,648 miles

nearside front chassis damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2008 76,648 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside front chassis damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2007 76,648 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear c.v. joint worn

Fail 3 Oct 2006 76,648 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear outer c.v.joint worn to excess

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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PTC 866S is a 1977 Datsun 260Z in Maroon with a 2,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1977 Datsun 260Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 73,719 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 260Z fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PTC 866S, 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 49 years old, this Datsun 260Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PTC 866S registered?

PTC 866S is a 1977 Datsun 260Z, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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