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VNY 777S

1978 Datsun 260Z

Bronze Petrol 2565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,059 mi
Last recorded70,059 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 1978 Datsun 260Z55,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNY 777S
MakeDatsun
Model260Z
Year1978
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,565cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 70,059 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 69,895 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 69,895 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 69,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 69,656 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 68,341 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 68,171 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 65,405 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 65,201 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 64,173 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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VNY 777S is a 1978 Datsun 260Z in Bronze with a 2,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VNY 777S, 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.

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What year was VNY 777S registered?

VNY 777S is a 1978 Datsun 260Z, first registered on 24 May 1978.

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