MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,928 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Corrosion formng on bonnet, boot lid and near side door
Rear anti roll bar bushes perished.
Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both front floors corroded/holed
How Reliable is the Datsun 260Z?
Based on 1,198 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XAO 21S is a 1978 Datsun 260Z in Blue with a 2,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 XAO 21S, 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 XAO 21S registered?
XAO 21S is a 1978 Datsun 260Z, first registered on 17 May 1978.
Is XAO 21S safe to buy?
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