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TFD 820R

1977 Datsun 260Z

Blue Petrol 2565cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,963 mi
Last recorded94,963 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1977 Datsun 260Z73,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFD 820R
MakeDatsun
Model260Z
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,565cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 94,963 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 94,676 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 94,394 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 93,963 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 93,651 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 93,651 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 93,506 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 92,532 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2018 92,039 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2016 91,470 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2016 91,470 miles

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

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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TFD 820R is a 1977 Datsun 260Z in Blue with a 2,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 TFD 820R, 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 TFD 820R registered?

TFD 820R is a 1977 Datsun 260Z, first registered on 4 May 1977.

Is TFD 820R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFD 820R shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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