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WYE 433S

1978 Datsun 260Z

Silver Petrol 2565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,871 mi
Last recorded62,871 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 1978 Datsun 260Z55,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 62,871 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 62,147 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 62,147 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 61,874 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside chassis rail corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2011 61,154 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 60,724 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 60,248 miles

nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 20 May 2008 58,869 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 58,866 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 57,036 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 57,032 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 53,146 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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WYE 433S is a 1978 Datsun 260Z in Silver with a 2,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WYE 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 WYE 433S registered?

WYE 433S is a 1978 Datsun 260Z, first registered on 3 July 1978.

Is WYE 433S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYE 433S shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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