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YUB 569S

1978 Datsun 260Z

Yellow Petrol 2753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

92,561 mi
Last recorded92,561 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 1978 Datsun 260Z55,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUB 569S
MakeDatsun
Model260Z
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,753cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 92,561 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 91,804 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 90,425 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 90,421 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 89,210 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 89,210 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 May 2011 89,141 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 88,847 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 88,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 85,792 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 85,792 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 83,894 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 83,894 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 83,894 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 18,021 miles

long handbrake

Fail 6 Feb 2007 18,015 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Major repair to floor and chassis runners # damage to o/s front wheel rim

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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YUB 569S is a 1978 Datsun 260Z in Yellow with a 2,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YUB 569S, 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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YUB 569S is a 1978 Datsun 260Z, first registered on 26 January 1978.

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