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PWE 7K

1972 Datsun 240Z

Orange Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,528 mi
Last recorded84,528 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Datsun 240Z41,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWE 7K
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 84,528 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 84,185 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Apr 2017 84,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 83,454 miles

exhaust fouling rear axle

Pass 21 Apr 2015 82,808 miles

Rear floor weak

Slight play in NS Rear wheel & both front wheels

Wipers smeary

Fail 17 Apr 2015 82,806 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear floor weak

Slight play in NS Rear wheel & both front wheels

Wipers smeary

Pass 30 Apr 2014 82,271 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 82,269 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 82,260 miles

all suspension very hard and little travel

both rear under sills have been heavily undersealed

slight play in steering column

steering rack worn and noisey

Pass 9 Jun 2007 81,963 miles

offside front flexible brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 18 May 2006 81,584 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 81,574 miles

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover split

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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PWE 7K is a 1972 Datsun 240Z in Orange with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Datsun 240Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 41,770 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 PWE 7K, 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 54 years old, this Datsun 240Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PWE 7K registered?

PWE 7K is a 1972 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 1 July 1972.

Is PWE 7K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWE 7K shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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