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PWM 900T

1978 Datsun 260Z

Blue Petrol 2565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,366 mi
Last recorded88,366 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1978 Datsun 260Z55,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWM 900T
MakeDatsun
Model260Z
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,565cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 88,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust fouling rear axle frame

Pass 6 May 2010 88,113 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 88,113 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 87,776 miles

nearside parking brake low effort

Fail 30 Apr 2009 87,776 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside parking brake low effort

Pass 3 Jan 2007 87,620 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 87,607 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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PWM 900T is a 1978 Datsun 260Z in Blue with a 2,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1978 Datsun 260Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 55,872 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 PWM 900T, 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 48 years old, this Datsun 260Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PWM 900T registered?

PWM 900T is a 1978 Datsun 260Z, first registered on 7 September 1978.

Is PWM 900T safe to buy?

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