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SDT 2S

1978 Datsun 260Z

Red Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,221 mi
Last recorded13,221 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 1978 Datsun 260Z55,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDT 2S
MakeDatsun
Model260Z
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 13,221 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel slight binding

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 12,811 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 12,682 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 31 May 2006 12,657 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 12,657 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear brake slight bind

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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SDT 2S is a 1978 Datsun 260Z in Red with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SDT 2S, 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 SDT 2S registered?

SDT 2S is a 1978 Datsun 260Z, first registered on 25 April 1978.

Is SDT 2S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDT 2S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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