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RUX 666R

1977 Datsun 260Z

Red Petrol 2565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

17,708 mi
Last recorded17,708 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 1977 Datsun 260Z73,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUX 666R
MakeDatsun
Model260Z
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,565cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 17,708 miles

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

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

Underbody general corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2016 17,342 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play offside front (tie rod ball joints) (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded all around the car (4) (2.4.C.1b)

hazard switch not applicable (missing)

side mirrors are not applicable for this model (missing but there is no space to fit it)

underbody general corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2011 17,169 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 17,169 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 16,415 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 16,415 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 15,228 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 15,218 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2008 14,997 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 14,990 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 14,589 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 14,414 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 14,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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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RUX 666R is a 1977 Datsun 260Z in Red with a 2,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1977 Datsun 260Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 73,719 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 RUX 666R, 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 49 years old, this Datsun 260Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RUX 666R registered?

RUX 666R is a 1977 Datsun 260Z, first registered on 1 May 1977.

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