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MOT reliability

Nissan Datsun 240z

5 vehicles · 25 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate

Based on 5 Nissan Datsun 240z vehicles and 25 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Datsun 240z has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 42,955 miles.

5
Vehicles
25
MOT tests
676
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Nissan Datsun 240z problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Nissan Datsun 240z MOT tests:

  • Other96%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Brakes4%

Nissan Datsun 240z pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
12100%

Fuel types: Petrol (5)

Most common Nissan Datsun 240z MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan Datsun 240z MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e) (2 times)
  2. Offside Rear tyre down to limit in centre (2 times)
  3. both front brake hoses start to deteriorate (2 times)
  4. both front rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated,advise to replace (2 times)
  5. both steering rack bushes contaminated with oil,advise to replace (2 times)
  6. drivers side sun visor slightly loose (2 times)
  7. exhaust mounting strap at rear silencer faulty (2 times)
  8. front wheel bearings got play,not to excess at present (2 times)
  9. minor stone chips in swept area of screen (2 times)
  10. oily mist at offside rear shock absorber (2 times)
  11. Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at centre silencer (7.1.2) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) (1 times)
  13. Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt missing (2.4.G.1) (1 times)
  14. Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) (1 times)
  15. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (1 times)

Nissan Datsun 240z pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2016 1 3 67% 53,204
2015 1 2 100% 2,803
1972 3 20 90% 52,923

Nissan Datsun 240z reliability FAQ

Across 5 Nissan Datsun 240z vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Nissan Datsun 240z MOT issues are: Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e); Offside Rear tyre down to limit in centre; both front brake hoses start to deteriorate.

The typical Nissan Datsun 240z in our data has covered around 42,955 miles.

Compare the Nissan Datsun 240z

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