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VGW 903M

1974 Datsun 240Z

Red Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,366 mi
Last recorded50,366 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 1974 Datsun 240Z47,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGW 903M
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 50,366 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 50,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

offside front metal brake pipe to caliper twisted

offside rear hand brake cable casing split

Pass 22 Feb 2011 49,609 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 49,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the Datsun 240Z?

Based on 2,922 MOT tests across 436 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
431
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
436
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 122
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 106
brake binding 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
position lamp(s) not working 51
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VGW 903M is a 1974 Datsun 240Z in Red with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Datsun 240Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 47,440 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 240Z fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VGW 903M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Datsun 240Z typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 52 years old, this Datsun 240Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VGW 903M registered?

VGW 903M is a 1974 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 9 April 1974.

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