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UFT 677T

1978 Datsun 260Z

White Petrol 2565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,613 mi
Last recorded43,613 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1978 Datsun 260Z55,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFT 677T
MakeDatsun
Model260Z
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,565cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 43,613 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 43,596 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 43,434 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 43,431 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm locating pin insecure rear (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 42,930 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 40,987 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 39,033 miles

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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UFT 677T is a 1978 Datsun 260Z in White with a 2,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 UFT 677T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UFT 677T registered?

UFT 677T is a 1978 Datsun 260Z, first registered on 18 August 1978.

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The MOT history for UFT 677T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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