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VKY 45K

1972 Datsun 240Z

Red Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,000 mi
Last recorded89,000 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 Datsun 240Z41,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKY 45K
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 89,000 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 88,981 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 88,569 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 88,550 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyres old

Pass 9 Jun 2020 88,533 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyres old

Fail 9 Jun 2020 88,533 miles

Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyres old

Pass 4 Jul 2019 88,520 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 88,520 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working WAS BLOCKED (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 88,511 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 88,502 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 88,493 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 88,483 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 88,112 miles

nearside washer blocked

offside front brake binding slightly

tyres getting old

Fail 19 Feb 2014 88,112 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

clutch fluid low

nearside washer blocked

offside front brake binding slightly

tyres getting old

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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VKY 45K is a 1972 Datsun 240Z in Red with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1972 Datsun 240Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 41,770 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 VKY 45K, 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 54 years old, this Datsun 240Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VKY 45K registered?

VKY 45K is a 1972 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 5 April 1972.

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