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RBY 724K

2001 Datsun 240Z

Blue Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,997 mi
Last recorded1,997 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBY 724K
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 1,997 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 1,592 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 1,250 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 1,250 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 1,114 miles

Long handbrake travel

Fail 12 Nov 2020 1,110 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Long handbrake travel

Pass 29 Apr 2019 982 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 717 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 463 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 463 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to centre section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch near anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 245 miles

Offside Front wiper blade split on edges

slight corrosion of o/s front floor

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 18 Feb 2015 2 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 2 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 99,801 miles

1.long handbrake travel

Fail 6 Jan 2014 99,793 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

1.long handbrake travel

Pass 2 Jan 2013 99,243 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 98,870 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 98,583 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 98,433 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 97,455 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 97,452 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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RBY 724K is a 2001 Datsun 240Z in Blue with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RBY 724K, 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 25 years old, this Datsun 240Z is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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RBY 724K is a 2001 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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