MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,821 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
bulkhead area corroded.brake warning light on.
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
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)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
bulkhead area corroded.brake warning light on.
How Reliable is the Datsun 260Z?
Based on 1,198 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VPD 207S is a 1978 Datsun 260Z in Maroon with a 2,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 VPD 207S, 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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How do I check the history of VPD 207S?
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What year was VPD 207S registered?
VPD 207S is a 1978 Datsun 260Z, first registered on 6 February 1978.
Is VPD 207S safe to buy?
The MOT history for VPD 207S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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