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WJD 933M

1974 Datsun 260Z

Red Petrol 2565cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

38,000 mi
Last recorded38,000 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1974 Datsun 260Z37,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJD 933M
MakeDatsun
Model260Z
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,565cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 38,000 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 37,334 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 37,329 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 36,914 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 36,582 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 36,234 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 35,635 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 34,835 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 34,660 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 34,571 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 33,946 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 33,388 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 32,835 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 27 Jul 2012 32,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 31,977 miles

front brakes 20% out of balance

handbrake travel

offside wiper blade worn

Pass 19 Jul 2010 31,733 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 31,151 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 31,149 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 30,048 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 30,046 miles

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

front brakes 16% out of balance

Pass 30 Mar 2007 29,151 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 29,149 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 27,662 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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WJD 933M is a 1974 Datsun 260Z in Red with a 2,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 WJD 933M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJD 933M registered?

WJD 933M is a 1974 Datsun 260Z, first registered on 1 May 1974.

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