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RBK 142H

1970 Datsun 240Z

Red Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

40,643 mi
Last recorded40,643 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1970 Datsun 240Z27,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBK 142H
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2024 40,643 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front sump rubbing on steering rack

Offside washer poor

Pass 5 Feb 2021 36,332 miles

Central exhuast centre pipe hanger missing fixing

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 26 Jul 2019 34,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside undersealed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

front section of exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2019 34,331 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer drive shaft uj has slight play

Offside Rear wheel slightly hard to turn by hand

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system has slight leak from down pipe

slight play in both front inner steering arm ball joints

vehicle under side has been under sealed

Pass 4 Jul 2018 31,170 miles

HAND BRAKE OUTER CASING SPLIT...BOTH...

NO MAIN BEAM TELL -TALE...

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR WHEEL BEARINGS...

SUSPENSION LOWER JOINT BOOT SOFT ON BOTH SIDES UNDER SHOCKER ABSORBER...

Fail 4 Jul 2018 31,170 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

HAND BRAKE OUTER CASING SPLIT...BOTH...

NO MAIN BEAM TELL -TALE...

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR WHEEL BEARINGS...

SUSPENSION LOWER JOINT BOOT SOFT ON BOTH SIDES UNDER SHOCKER ABSORBER...

Pass 20 Jun 2017 28,653 miles

Coolant leak radiator from welds ()

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r + o/s/r hand brake cable outer caseings corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2017 28,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Coolant leak radiator from welds ()

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r + o/s/r hand brake cable outer caseings corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 26,347 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 26,339 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 23,045 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 21,176 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 21,176 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 18,617 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 30 May 2013 18,617 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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RBK 142H is a 1970 Datsun 240Z in Red with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1970 Datsun 240Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 27,850 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 RBK 142H, 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 56 years old, this Datsun 240Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RBK 142H is a 1970 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 31 December 1970.

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