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WVM 433S

1978 Datsun 260Z

Silver Petrol 2565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,797 mi
Last recorded43,797 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1978 Datsun 260Z55,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVM 433S
MakeDatsun
Model260Z
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,565cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 43,797 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 43,647 miles

various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

various small oil leaks

Fail 14 Nov 2014 43,647 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

various oil leaks

Pass 27 Nov 2013 40,212 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 40,211 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 40,142 miles

Rear anti-roll bar bushes slightly perished

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Vehicle is in a state of partial restoration

Vehicle painted in red oxide primer

sunroof fitted back to front

Fail 1 Mar 2012 40,134 miles

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

Rear anti-roll bar link rubbers slightly perished

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Sunroof fitted back to front

Vehicle is in a state of partial resotoration

Vehicle painted in red oxide under coat

Pass 20 Jan 2011 40,076 miles

Vehicle is in a state of part restoration with only part interior , no glass except windscreen and finished in red oxide primer.

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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WVM 433S is a 1978 Datsun 260Z in Silver with a 2,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WVM 433S, 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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What year was WVM 433S registered?

WVM 433S is a 1978 Datsun 260Z, first registered on 22 March 1978.

Is WVM 433S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVM 433S shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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