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XAO 21S

1978 Datsun 260Z

Blue Petrol 2565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

21,928 mi
Last recorded21,928 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1978 Datsun 260Z55,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAO 21S
MakeDatsun
Model260Z
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,565cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2008 21,928 miles

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 12,161 miles

Corrosion formng on bonnet, boot lid and near side door

Rear anti roll bar bushes perished.

Pass 28 Jun 2006 8,027 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 8,027 miles

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)

Fail 8 Mar 2006 7,995 miles

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.

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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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?

The MOT history for XAO 21S shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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