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WTC 381T

1979 Datsun 260Z

Silver Petrol 2565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,275 mi
Last recorded15,275 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Datsun 260Z55,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTC 381T
MakeDatsun
Model260Z
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,565cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 15,275 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe at connector (6.1.2 (a))

Front both inner wings corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

hazzard switch not working

Fail 14 May 2019 15,272 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti role bar mounting inner arch/chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hazard switch not working

rear fog lights not working

Pass 12 May 2017 14,826 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit replacement recommended (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2017 14,820 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit replacement recommended (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 14,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit central 3/4 over 1.6mm inner edge below 1mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 12,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 11,484 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 9,217 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 9,109 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 23 Oct 2008 6,594 miles

Both rear outter sills are poor

Both rear tyres are getting poor

o/s fog lamp not working

Fail 20 Oct 2008 6,594 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Both rear outter sills are poor

Both rear tyres are getting poor

o/s fog lamp not working

Fail 17 Sep 2007 99,490 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 99,490 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 82,330 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 83,329 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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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WTC 381T is a 1979 Datsun 260Z in Silver with a 2,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Datsun 260Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 55,805 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 WTC 381T, 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 47 years old, this Datsun 260Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WTC 381T registered?

WTC 381T is a 1979 Datsun 260Z, first registered on 25 May 1979.

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