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RTT 358M

1980 Datsun 260Z

Black Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

72,261 mi
Last recorded72,261 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTT 358M
MakeDatsun
Model260Z
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 72,261 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 72,143 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 71,860 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 71,722 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 71,571 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 71,389 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 71,234 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 70,556 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 70,039 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 69,455 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 68,930 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 67,912 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 67,326 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 67,326 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 66,668 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 65,646 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 65,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Although the offside and nearside front lower outer suspension ball joint gators are missing,This is not a failure but will be as from january 2012.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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RTT 358M is a 1980 Datsun 260Z in Black with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RTT 358M, 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 46 years old, this Datsun 260Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RTT 358M registered?

RTT 358M is a 1980 Datsun 260Z, first registered on 1 October 1980.

Is RTT 358M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTT 358M shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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