MOT Status
ValidMileage
67,151 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested all due to tyre deflation on test tyre valve gave up. (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions unable to be completed failed on CO +HC (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged blew on test (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear towards the rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Coolant leak ()
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished and heavily cracked edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear ()
Nearside Rear has some play at UJ
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside towards rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 x at the rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak ()
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides perished (5.2.3 (j))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside half way along (1.1.11 (c))
Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brakepipes corroded front to rear underside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet under master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside holed and corroded within 30cm of suspension structure (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brakepipes corroded front to rear underside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet under master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Offside halfway on the underside is corroded and holed but not within 30cm of any structural or seatbelt anchorages
slight corrosion to n/s/f floor
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
all roll bar rubbers deteriorated,but no movement.
all tyres perished
small area n/s/front floor corroded.
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all tyres starting to show signs of age
Coolant leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
offside front brake slightly binding on
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
offside front brake slightly binding on
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Coolant leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel lines showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel lines showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s front trye slight cracks in side wall
How Reliable is the Datsun 260Z?
Based on 1,198 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TWL 717T is a 1979 Datsun 260Z in White with a 2,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
Across all 1979 Datsun 260Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 55,805 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 TWL 717T, 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 47 years old, this Datsun 260Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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TWL 717T is a 1979 Datsun 260Z, first registered on 14 March 1979.
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