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YBJ 701N

1974 Datsun 260Z

Silver Petrol 2565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,612 mi
Last recorded6,612 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1974 Datsun 260Z37,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBJ 701N
MakeDatsun
Model260Z
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,565cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 6,612 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 6,093 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 5,829 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 5,820 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 5,471 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 5,471 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 4,504 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 3,598 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 2,509 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 1,817 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 840 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 840 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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YBJ 701N is a 1974 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 1974 Datsun 260Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 37,329 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 YBJ 701N, 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 52 years old, this Datsun 260Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YBJ 701N registered?

YBJ 701N is a 1974 Datsun 260Z, first registered on 2 September 1974.

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