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TWL 717T

1979 Datsun 260Z

White Petrol 2565cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

67,151 mi
Last recorded67,151 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1979 Datsun 260Z55,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWL 717T
MakeDatsun
Model260Z
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,565cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 67,151 miles

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))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 67,151 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 67,148 miles

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))

Fail 24 May 2024 67,145 miles

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))

Pass 26 May 2023 67,131 miles

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))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 67,058 miles

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))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 67,058 miles

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))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 67,019 miles

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))

Pass 21 May 2020 67,016 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 66,996 miles

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))

Fail 3 May 2019 66,996 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 66,958 miles

slight corrosion to n/s/f floor

Pass 14 Oct 2014 66,916 miles

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.

Fail 27 Aug 2014 66,910 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 66,878 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 66,873 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 66,867 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 66,855 miles

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)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 66,855 miles

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)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 66,834 miles

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.

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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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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