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WPO 783K

1972 Datsun 240Z

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,367 mi
Last recorded29,367 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Datsun 240Z41,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPO 783K
MakeDatsun
Model240Z
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 29,367 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 29,021 miles

car under sealed

Pass 13 Oct 2015 28,881 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 28,525 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

long travel on service brake pedal

many old repairs to engine bay and underside of vehicle

slight rear service brake imbalance

Pass 15 Apr 2008 28,033 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

long travel on service brake pedal

nearside rear inner side lamp inoperative

offside front chassis rail freshly undersealed

old repairs to:engine bay bulkhead, both sides body sills and underside of vehicle.

Fail 9 Apr 2008 28,023 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

long travel on service brake pedal

nearside rear inner side lamp inoperative

old repairs to:engine bay bulkhead, both sides body sills and underside of vehicle.

Pass 17 Jul 2006 26,875 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four tyres starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside front tyre on the minimum legal limit (1.6mm)

Fail 6 Jul 2006 26,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres starting to crack and perish

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside front tyre on thye minimum legal limit (1.6mm)

offside sill top (base of 'A' pillar) in door shut holed

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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WPO 783K is a 1972 Datsun 240Z in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WPO 783K, 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 WPO 783K registered?

WPO 783K is a 1972 Datsun 240Z, first registered on 3 January 1972.

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