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VPD 848M

1974 Datsun 260Z

Silver Petrol 2565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,549 mi
Last recorded99,549 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1974 Datsun 260Z37,329 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPD 848M
MakeDatsun
Model260Z
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,565cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 99,549 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 99,148 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 98,549 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 98,549 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 97,722 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2013 96,734 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 96,380 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 95,301 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 93,382 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 91,092 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 91,092 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2008 89,563 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 88,766 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 88,149 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 88,149 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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VPD 848M is a 1974 Datsun 260Z in Silver with a 2,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1974 Datsun 260Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 37,329 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 848M, 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 52 years old, this Datsun 260Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VPD 848M registered?

VPD 848M is a 1974 Datsun 260Z, first registered on 12 March 1974.

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