1973 Datsun 240Z 2.4L Petrol · BVW 736L
1973 Datsun 240Z (2.4L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1973. Recorded mileage 12,800 miles. MOT status: No results. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- DATSUN 240Z
- Year / Origin
- 1973 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,800 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1973
- Engine
- 2393cc
BVW 736L Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/06/2017
- 12,800 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BVW 736L Mileage History
- 25/11/20059,864 mi
- 18/06/20079,885 mi+21 mi
- 23/06/20119,977 mi+92 mi
- 24/06/20119,977 mi
- 08/04/20159,993 mi+16 mi
- 03/08/201510,003 mi+10 mi
- 13/08/201510,003 mi
- 14/06/201712,800 mi+2,797 mi
Average of roughly 254 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
BVW 736L MOT History
Common Problems: DATSUN 240Z
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Structural Corrosion (Rust)(Serious)
The S30 chassis has many hidden box sections where moisture traps and eats the metal from the inside out. Frame rails, battery trays, and floor pans are the most common failure points.
- Overheating & Head Gasket Failure(Serious)
Older L24/L26 engines can suffer from silt buildup in the radiator or blocked coolant passages in the block, leading to localized overheating and warped heads.
- Carburetor & Fuel System Issues(Moderate)
The Hitachi-SU carburettors require regular maintenance and adjustment. Worn needles, vacuum leaks and gummed-up passages cause flat spots, poor idle and hesitation. Parts are hard to source, with many owners converting to Webers.
- Wiring Loom Degradation(Moderate)
After 45+ years, the original wiring loom becomes brittle. Corroded fuse connections, cracked insulation and perished earth straps cause intermittent electrical faults throughout the car.
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